Southside Central Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
Hampden Park
The home of Scottish soccer, this stadium is beloved by fans of the game who gather here for its electric atmosphere and popular museum about the sport's history.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
George Square
George Square is a great introduction to Glasgow – its welcoming atmosphere and blend of historical and modern architecture present a microcosm of the city’s soul.
Glasgow Green
Explore the great outdoors at Glasgow Green, a lovely green space in Glasgow. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Activities
Glasgow: City Center Guided Walking Tour
Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour
Glasgow: Street Art Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Southside Central Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
![Maldron Hotel Glasgow City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60060000/60053700/60053654/w1805h1175x0y0-77ba3896_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024
![Clayton Hotel Glasgow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76900000/76890100/76890054/7f66ee1a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Central
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Laurieston
While you're in Laurieston, take in top sights like O2 Academy Glasgow and jump on the metro at Bridge Street Station to see more of the city.
Pollokshields
When in Pollokshields, you can plan a visit to OVO Hydro and Queen's Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.
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Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Kinning Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
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City Centre Glasgow
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Glasgow. Check out top attractions like Buchanan Street and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and jump on the metro at Buchanan Street Station or St Enoch Station to see more of the city.
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East End
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in East End. You might want to make time for a stop at Celtic Park or Glasgow Green.
- Loch Lomond
- OVO Hydro
- Hampden Park
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
- George Square
- Glasgow Green
- Buchanan Street
- Celtic Park
- Braehead Shopping Centre
- Glasgow Science Centre
- Kings Theatre Glasgow
- Botanic Gardens
- Bellahouston Park
- Sauchiehall Street
- Hamilton Park Racecourse
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Riverside Museum
- Balloch Castle