City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

George Square featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city
Glasgow showing a bridge, a river or creek and night scenes
Buchanan Street which includes street scenes and night scenes
Glasgow which includes heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture
Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and interior views

Popular places to visit

Buchanan Street featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Buchanan Street

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.

Buchanan Street
George Square showing a memorial, a city and a monument

George Square

4.5/5(56 reviews)

A popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike, George Square is filled with statues and monuments and surrounded by historic architecture.

George Square
Gallery of Modern Art which includes art and interior views

Merchant City

4.5/5(13 reviews)

During your trip to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Merchant City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Merchant City
Glasgow which includes interior views

Sauchiehall Street

4.5/5(16 reviews)

During your trip to Glasgow, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sauchiehall Street. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Glasgow Cathedral

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Visit Scotland’s finest medieval church, which marks the city’s birthplace and features beautiful stained-glass windows.

Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow which includes street scenes

Buchanan Galleries

During your trip to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Buchanan Galleries. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.

Buchanan Galleries

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

AU$185
per adult
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip
Stirling Castle

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

AU$109
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

AU$99
per adult
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

AU$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip
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Our pick of the best City Centre Glasgow Hotel Deals

The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$154
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (862 reviews)
"Only 1 large towel in room and I had to ask 3 times for additional towel - there were 2 of us in the room Asked for more coffee/tea for the room and had to ask twice despite the reception staff writing it down A bit more attention to detail is needed to make this a wonderful hotel Beds are super ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Social Hub Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$215 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$215
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,306 reviews)
"Everything we liked !! Wished they offer body lotion"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
citizenM Glasgow

citizenM Glasgow

4 out of 5
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$156 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$156
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
We LOVED our stay
"We LOVED this hotel. My friend and I had a movie night here after a long day of sight seeing and traveling and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Not only was the room incredibly nice and comfortable, but the staff were so kind and helpful. One of the staff members was on her first day and gave us recommendations ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

citizenM Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$190 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$190
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,070 reviews)
"I stayed at this hotel just for the 1 night, it is central and only 10 minutes walk to both railway stations. The breakfast cost £14 which I feel is bit more that I feel the selection was in comparison to other hotels. The rooms were comfortable and spacious and would book again for sure."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$243 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$243
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and staff. We loved the room and it’s a very convenient location"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

4 out of 5
5 DIXON STREET, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$183 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$183
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)
Clean and comfortable stay
"The place was clean, and the amenities great. I would gladly stay there again."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow

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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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.

Laurieston
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Kelvinbridge

While you're in Kelvinbridge, take in top sights like Sauchiehall Street and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.

Kelvinbridge
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Photo by Caitriana Nicholson (CC BY-SA)

Dennistoun

While Dennistoun may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Glasgow Cathedral and Barrowland Ballroom.

Dennistoun
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
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

City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

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