Southside Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southside Central
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
Bellahouston Park
After visiting Bellahouston Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glasgow. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
Activities
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs
Our pick of the best Southside Central Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
The room was a good size and tea/coffee making facilties were offered.The bed was comfortable and bedlinen was clean. Negatives were the shower tray needed a better clean as it was mouldy in parts. Also an awful view out of the window at a construction site with a hotel being built, though this isnt ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Room was a good size, comfortable and clean. Easy check in and out. Staff friendly. Breakfast buffet was pretty standard. Having to wait for a fried egg to be served means your breakfast is cold by the time it arrives.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Social Hub Glasgow
Spotlessly clean,very friendly pleasant (young) staff.loved the decor (I would consider myself as an “older customer”)but loved the semi industrial/modernist feel.best part was the ultra comfy bed.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Room clean, beds comfy. The staff were exceptional - reception
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Central
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 Kinning Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.
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 Emirates Arena.
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.
