Glasgow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The SSE Hydro showing mist or fog and night scenes
George Square featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city
Hunterian Museum which includes interior views
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Where to stay in Glasgow

George Square featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

City Centre Glasgow

4.5/5(122 area reviews)

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.

City Centre Glasgow
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Glasgow Westend

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Glasgow Westend. Check out top attractions like Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum, and jump on the metro at Hillhead Station or Kelvinhall Station to see more of the city.

Glasgow Westend
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which includes art and interior views

Finnieston

Finnieston is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like OVO Hydro or Clyde Auditorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Finnieston
Greater Glasgow showing modern architecture, a sunset and a bridge

Merchant City

While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.

Merchant City
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North Glasgow

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in North Glasgow. You might want to make time for a stop at Hillside Path or Spinal Chord.

North Glasgow
People\'s Palace and Winter Gardens showing interior views

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.

East End
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
NZ$181
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,245 reviews)
Very accommodating and friendly staff, allowed me to leave luggage during a 2-night side trip

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$206 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$206
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,632 reviews)
Deluxe double room in west tower immaculate, lots of space and so comfy, staff let us check in really early, that was a huge win.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$158 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
NZ$158
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,296 reviews)
Lovely atmosphere, great room.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

The Social Hub Glasgow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

4 out of 5
5 DIXON STREET Glasgow Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,341 reviews)
Stayed here many times since it was new. Great location for all city centre amenities and travel to other parts of town and beyond. Spacious clean rooms with the kitchenette being particularly useful. Has on-site laundry facilities and a small gym too which are both very handy. The only thing is ...

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
Fraser Suites Glasgow

Fraser Suites Glasgow

4 out of 5
1-19 Albion Street Merchant City Glasgow Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,293 reviews)
Nice spacious room and very comfortable bed. Good facilities and friendly staff. Good central location.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Fraser Suites Glasgow
Native Glasgow

Native Glasgow

4 out of 5
14 St Vincent Place Glasgow Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,111 reviews)
This was by far our favorite of 4 hotels during 10 days in Scotland. Location is excellent, the room was spacious, well designed and laid out, lovely attention to detail with the decor. Stairs coming up to the building were a bit tricky, but only because I overpacked. ;) The kitchenette is actually ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Native Glasgow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Glasgow

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Easy train trip to Edinburgh for the day & loved the Riverside Transport Museum

5/5 - Excellent

Forbes

Friendly place, Kelvin Grove is brilliant

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice small city.

4/5 - Good

Susie

The University part of town, where the apartments are, was beautiful and friendly. I preferred it to the centre of the city and would recommend staying here over the centre of town, which is easily accessible by public transport if needed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing city, lovely people and karaoke in every bar!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful old city

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