Welcome to the Albatross - Backpackers In! The Albatross is located in the very heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, sitting in the middle of Grainger Street, it is conveniently located near all of the main attractions the city has to offer, from musical events to sporting venues and facilities, from quiet restaurants to the highly acclaimed Newcastle nightlife. We at the Albatross are proud of letting our guests know that we have been awarded for Outstanding Costumer Care and Best Newcomer in 2006. Our aim is to provide you an exceptional visit to our city, our staff are highly dedicated to dealing with your booking requests efficiently, and offering you their very best to make your stay in Newcastle a memorable one. A valid photo ID ( passport/ drivers license/ NUS card ) is required for check in.