Best places to stay in Glasgow
Museums, art galleries, football, eclectic architecture, choicest shopping, an unrivalled gastronomic scene, and music resonating through the city, that’s Glasgow for you! Glasgow is an energetic and progressive city which has reinvented itself over the years. The city is quite compact and most of the neighbourhoods are within walking distance of each other.
City Centre
Glasgow’s City Centre is a vibrant and convenient location with 2 train stations in the middle of the city, and loads of fantastic hotels within walking distance. This is probably the best area to stay for a first-time visitor. In a great location within the City Centre, you have the luxurious Blythswood Square hotel which boasts a 10,000 square foot spa and an on-site movie theatre. The Z Hotel Glasgow, a compact luxury accommodation on North Frederick Street, is one of the top picks for the accommodation cost and service quality. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central on Cambridge Street has an upmarket feel and is a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations. You also have the option of Grasshopper’s Hotel, a mid-priced boutique accommodation with lots of quaint charm and unique features.
West End
Voted as the ‘Best Neighbourhood in UK & Ireland’ by the Academy of Urbanism, Glasgow’s West End offers an abundance of ornate sandstone tenements and cobbled streets. If you stay in this area, you are surrounded by Neo-Gothic buildings, parks and gardens, artisan eateries, and a wealth of vintage shops. The luxurious Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor hotel is located near the Byres Road where you can explore several chic cafes and shops in the small by-lanes. You can also consider the Argyll Western Hotel which is a small family-run hotel offering traditional Scottish hospitality.
Finnieston
Finnieston has been recently named ‘the hippest place to live in the UK’ by The Times. In this neighbourhood, consider booking your stay at the Argyll Guest House which is very close to the University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is also just a 10-minute walk from here. The Lorne Hotel on Sauchiehall Street is a 2-minute walk from Kelvingrove Park. If you are visiting Glasgow for a concert at the SSE Hydro, you may want to consider staying in one of the hotels along the Clyde river, such as The Crowne Plaza Glasgow, Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre or Village Hotel Glasgow.
Merchant City
Merchant City is right behind the City Centre. The tobacco trading warehouses that it housed in the 18th century have now been converted into cool boutiques, bars, restaurants, and loft apartments. You can look for accommodation at The Brunswick Merchant City Hotel, The Merchant City Inn, or the slightly more stylish Grand Central Hotel, all in this neighbourhood.
Cheap hotels in Glasgow
The boutique-inspired ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square Hotel on Miller Street is a great budget-friendly option to stay at the City Centre. The Alamo Guest House set in a 19th century Victorian building overlooking the Kelvingrove Park is another option closer to the Finnieston area. Travelodge Glasgow Queen Street hotel, Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square) hotel, and Holiday Inn Express Glasgow – City Centre Riverside hotel, are some of the other budget-friendly accommodations.
