Glasgow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The SSE Hydro showing mist or fog and night scenes
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
Riverside Museum featuring modern architecture, a sunset and mist or fog

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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
Glasgow showing dining out and interior views

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
Skyline of Glasgow at the Pacific Quay, Scotland, UK

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
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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
Clock Steeple Tower on the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow City

Merchant City

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

Merchant City
Woodlands Methodist Church Glasgow, taken from the opposite side of Woodlands road, facing west.

North West

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in North West. Check out top attractions like Botanic Gardens and Great Western Road, and jump on the metro at Hillhead Station or Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.

North West
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$161 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$161
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (2,356 reviews)
Self check in was so easy completed in less than 1 minute. The staff were lovely, the breakfast was delicious and the room was spotless. Check out at 5am was no problem either. Just dropped the cards at reception and that was that. Would definitely stay again. Thank you

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

4 out of 5
36 Cambridge Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$188 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$188
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,391 reviews)
Very friendly staff, comfy bed and nice bar within hotel

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs Glasgow Scotland
The price is NZ$141 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$141
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,401 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff. Clean room

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

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! (1,384 reviews)
Staff friendly & efficient. Room spacious with plenty of storage space.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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! (2,323 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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! (1,127 reviews)
Fantastic accommodation

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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

4.3
Top destination
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4 - Good 45%
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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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