City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Buchanan Galleries

Activities

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Glasgow: City Center Guided Walking Tour

AU$23
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: City Center Guided Walking Tour
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Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour

AU$25
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour
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Glasgow: Street Art Guided Walking Tour

AU$27
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Street Art Guided Walking Tour
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Ghosts of Glasgow: Haunted Quest Experience

AU$16
Per adult
Ghosts of Glasgow: Haunted Quest Experience
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Harry Potter Walking Tour Edinburgh

AU$48
Per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour Edinburgh
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Glasgow: Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint

AU$36
Per adult
Glasgow: Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint
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Our pick of the best City Centre Glasgow Hotel Deals

The Social Hub Glasgow
The Social Hub Glasgow
3 out of 5
15 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$147 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
AU$147
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions OVO Hydro and George Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
Foo Fighters Glasgow
"The concept of this hotel is great. Busy but not crowded public areas gives a good feel. Straightforward, practical, comfortable, clean room. Very handy for city centre. Friendly, helpful staff. Good security for access to bedrooms."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

The Social Hub Glasgow
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$211 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
AU$211
per night
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,904 reviews)
GOOD FIRST OUTING TO GLASGOW
"Hotel near the River Clyde about 200 yards from Glasgow Central station. Our room looked on to the river and the busy railway line from the station. Good sized room and bathroom was very comfortable. Staff at check-in and at other times during our stay were most helpful.Would recommend."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
Motel One Glasgow
Motel One Glasgow
3.5 out of 5
78-82 Oswald Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$169 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$169
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,428 reviews)
"really good bar, with an excellent selection of gin !!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Motel One Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$207 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$207
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,766 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean & well presented and well situated for Glasgow city centre. However, we stayed for 3 nights and found the so called wardrobe space very poor and full of spare pillows, iron, ironing board and towels. The one draw in the room was too narrow to put anything in apart from underwear ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$222 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
AU$222
per night
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff (shout out to Martin who helped whenever needed). Quiet room upgraded to face the river- perfect. Breakfast could be better. But it was okay. Baked goods not buttery— supplied by the nearby Lidl?— and not much choice of cheese, no fish. But adequate and we found it ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$224 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
AU$224
per night
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Basically all was excellent but toilet was not cleaned one day. Very nice room but public areas need facelift. Location 6 stars."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
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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 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 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
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Finnieston

While visiting Finnieston, you might make a stop by sights like OVO Hydro and Clyde Auditorium.

Finnieston
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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 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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