North West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This wonderful collection of over 8,000 works of art is divided into over 20 themed galleries and housed inside a beautiful Baroque-style building.
Kelvingrove Park
After visiting Kelvingrove Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glasgow. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Botanic Gardens
Relax and unwind among century-old trees, wander through the 19th-century glasshouses, take in a concert or have a picnic on the grass.
Activities
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour
Full-Day Loch Ness Glencoe and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow
Our pick of the best North West Hotel Deals
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Location beautiful hotel best breakfast ever clean rooms would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Sandyford Hotel
Always stay here when I come to Glasgow...its a lovely hotel and value for Money
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Glasgow by IHG
Room was pleasant- air conditioning was not efficient and extremely loud. Saturday room was not cleaned until 3.30pm but we had to get ready to go out early so had to ask someone to clean it quickly at that time. Sunday room was not cleaned at all and we had gone out and left towels on the floor ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End
Location & service
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Moxy Glasgow SEC
Friendly staff, good atmosphere and very clean and comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
V clean room. NO paper info & couldn't get QR code to download....probably my fault! Air con game on during night....couldn't get it to turn off... v loud & found it hard to sleep. Instructions on wall were not very helpful to me. I liked all other aspects of the room.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North West
Glasgow Westend
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.
Kelvinbridge
While you're in Kelvinbridge, take in top sights like Great Western Road and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.
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.
City Centre Glasgow
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.
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
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.
