Book Sunderland hotels

If you've had your fill of the rat race and are heading to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, consider choosing a hip hotel within a 10-kilometre distance of Sunderland. lastminute.co.nz has a number of options.

The Hackett Property Serviced Apartments is one of the most convenient hotels as it is one of a small number of options that is within walking distance of the Sunderland centre.

Check out the Seaham Hall and the Jesmond Dene House Hotel. The Seaham Hall is positioned 7 kilometres away from the heart of Sunderland. The Jesmond Dene House Hotel is located 17 kilometres away. Alternative options are the Heroes Hotel - Hostel and the Lumley Castle Hotel.

After you have really explored Sunderland, why don't you tour a bit more of the area? The Tyne and Wear area has plenty of other charms waiting just for you. Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate Tyne and Wear's rivers, canals and valleys. If the great outdoors are not your cup of tea, explore a few of the region's ruins, castles and old towns. Or join the locals cycling, shore fishing and picnicking while you are here.

Don't skedaddle before you have checked out the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. Gateshead hotel options include the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and Hotel Indigo Newcastle. Or, you could consider staying in South Shields, 9 kilometres to the north of Sunderland, where you'll find the Forest Guest House and Beechwood Guest House. If you're staying in South Shields, be sure to check out the Arbeia Roman Fort and Souter Point Lighthouse.

Just because you're travelling, doesn't mean you can't enjoy your passion for all things sport. You'll find Victoria Park 25 kilometres to the southeast of Sunderland. Those sports fans wanting to stay close to the action can take their choice from the The Marine Hotel or the Staincliffe Hotel.

Travellers arriving or departing through Newcastle International Airport might like to book accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport or the Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport, which are both close.