Southside Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southside Central
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.
Hampden Park
The home of Scottish soccer, this stadium is beloved by fans of the game who gather here for its electric atmosphere and popular museum about the sport's history.
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
Merchant City
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.
Activities
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience
Glasgow: Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint
Our pick of the best Southside Central Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG
The staff was helpful and patient. The rooms are a bit dated but everything is well kept and clean.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Fantastic stay yet again great location and a fantastic breakfast well worth the value
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Social Hub Glasgow
Staff very friendly and the rooms were clean. Great location in the heart of Glasgow. Would stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
Room was clean and tidy
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
A lovely hotel. We had a room for three adults so one bedroom and one separate sofa bed room with a kitchen. The room was very spacious and modern. The sofa bed didn't lie flat and was on an angled slope, so not great for sleeping on unfortunately. We had trouble finding the parking on our sat nav, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Motel One Glasgow
Did not eat at hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Central
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.
Pollokshields
When in Pollokshields, you can plan a visit to OVO Hydro and Kinning Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or AMF Bowling and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and City Chambers.
East End
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in East End. You might want to make time for a stop at Celtic Park or Emirates Arena.
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.
