City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Merchant City

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

Merchant City
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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 entertainment choices.

Sauchiehall Street
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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
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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

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eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$9
Per adult
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
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Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

AU$195
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow
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Glasgow: Loup of Fintry Waterfall Guided Tour

AU$175
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loup of Fintry Waterfall Guided Tour
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Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

AU$68
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate
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Outlander Adventure from Glasgow

AU$170
Per adult
Outlander Adventure from Glasgow
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Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Mallaig and Glencoe Adventure Tour

AU$123
Per adult
Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Mallaig and Glencoe Adventure Tour
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Our pick of the best City Centre Glasgow Hotel Deals

Motel One Glasgow
Motel One Glasgow
3.5 out of 5
78-82 Oswald Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$125 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$125
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,597 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff, walk to train, pubs, restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Motel One Glasgow
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$174 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$174
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,144 reviews)
"Fabulous property! Staff was amazing! Restaurant was great too!"

Reviewed on 22 Sep. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$158 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$158
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (1,968 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, great dinning recommendations"

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$191 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$191
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,503 reviews)
"Good: Location Not so Good: Only one chair in a double room. Food is not impressive."

Reviewed on 17 Sep. 2024

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
4 out of 5
36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$230 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$230
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely city centre hotel
"Lovely hotel and really close to city centre shops, bars and restaurants. Room smelt of smoke on entering but it was otherwise a comfortable room."

Reviewed on 15 Sep. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
YOTEL Glasgow
YOTEL Glasgow
4 out of 5
Westergate, 260 Argyle St, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$137 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$137
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,350 reviews)
"The location is great and the hotel provided exceptional amenities for the price (namely AC, rainfall shower, and adjustable bed). The room could have used a tea kettle, however."

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

YOTEL Glasgow
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow

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Merchant City

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

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 Kelvingrove Park and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.

Kelvinbridge
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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 showing 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 featuring 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 OVO Hydro and Kelvingrove Park, and jump on the metro at Hillhead Station or Kelvinhall Station to see more of the city.

Glasgow Westend

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