Glasgow
About About this youth hostel ....
Glasgow Youth Hostel offers comfortable accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse with views over Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End. The hostel offers a great range of en-suite rooms and spacious shared dorms making it a perfect base for individuals, group and families to explore and enjoy Scotland’s largest city without breaking the bank!
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two comfortable lounges with free tea and coffee, TV room, games room, laundry, secure bike storage and a luggage store for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city. The hostel is also within easy reach of many popular attractions including the award-winning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, The Botanic Gardens, OVO Hydro and SEC, as well as numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.
Reception is open 24 hours a day. There are no car parking spaces at the hostel, but limited on-street Pay & Display spaces can be found in the surrounding area.
Glasgow is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 141 332 3004 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- West End location with views over Kelvingrove Park
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Dog Friendly
- Good public transport links
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
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Glasgow Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
24 hrs
Check in
16:00 - 23.00
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
You are welcome to use the hostel facilities if arriving early or departing late
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Alcohol Licence
Games Room
Drying Room
Luggage Store
Towel Hire
Conference/Meeting Facilities
Guest Reviews
28/02/2024
Brilliant - as always. Never disappoints.Weegie Girl
24/02/2024
Very good value for single person room. Everything I needed and only short walk to Exhibition centre next day for showRobert Fickling
23/02/2024
Lovely hostel in a great location, especially for the university and Kelvingrove park. Staff were lovely and volunteered to move us to a front facing room. Great communal spaces and kitchen.Sarah
21/02/2024
Lovely hostel, incredibly spacious, great position, lovely staff. Perfect for our family visit.Gill Scriven
21/02/2024
Was great - really loved it and would stay again.No
18/02/2024
A beautiful hostel in a beautiful location with easy access to the Glasgow West End and the City Centre. Very friendly and helpful staff.Most certainly one of the quietest place I have ever stayed! I can highly recommend the hostel and will definitely be back upon my next visit.Dagmar
15/02/2024
We love staying at this Youth Hostel - it's the perfect location to explore the west end of Glasgow, overlooking the park and city, and fantastic hospitality.Jackie
14/02/2024
Brilliant stay - as always. Particularly enjoyed the freshly-brewed coffee first thing in the morning! Thanks.Weegie Girl
09/02/2024
Perfect for our group of school children to use!Primary school party
05/02/2024
Great location and good space - ideal for our 4 night visit to Glasgow (for Celtic Connections)NO
05/02/2024
We had a fabulous time and we really love this hostelNo
27/01/2024
Our second visit. Excellent location for visiting tourist attractions. The refurbishments have certainly made the hostel feel better.no
23/01/2024
Lovely building, beautiful setting, very comfortableLucy Ilkley
22/01/2024
A fantastic building in a great location. Clean and with good bathroom and living room facilities, free coffee and good views!Clare
17/01/2024
Glasgow hostel is THE BEST hostel I've been to and I've stayed in many. It's run so efficiently, is super clean, staff are awesome, especially Tom who made sure I had the most comfortable stay ever. He really went above and beyond; helping with luggage up thise splendid staircases, making sure I had a lower bunk.I'm thinking of booking out a couple of dorms for my birthday celebrations later this year.Yes
16/01/2024
Simply the best place to stay when visiting Glasgow.Mark
11/01/2024
As always, a great stay with friendly staff. I wouldn't go anywhere else when I'm in Glasgow.Weegie girl.
02/01/2024
It's really nice and cleanly maintained rooms, and surprisingly have games room, also like the kitchen facilities, over all worth for every penny ?? ??.Vishwanath
29/12/2023
My son and his friends were stranded in Glasgow thanks to Storm Gerritt. They're only 16 and as we couldn't even drive down to pick them up, you can imagine how anxious we were. From the moment I called the hostel they couldn't have been more helpful.My son and his friends were really impressed with everything about the hostel - the location, cleanliness, facilities and the staff. Thank you so much!Pauline
29/12/2023
Great stay, I will recommend.NO
20/12/2023
As always, a comfortable stay. Great staff.No
19/12/2023
Arrived early in a cold morning and it's great to be greeted with coffee and the warm lounge.Ruby
18/12/2023
Great place. Typical hostel. Basic rooms which is what you expect for the money. Stayed at this location as near to the bars in the west end. Definitely would go back.Mj
17/12/2023
Had a really lovely stay with our 2 children and 2 dogs. Brilliant location, friendly, helpful staff in the most beautiful building.Katharine
08/12/2023
What a beautiful building, on a majestic terrace overlooking Kelvingrove Park and Museum and views of the Hydro and SECC. Rooms were warm and the staff helpful and friendly..
02/12/2023
Lovely peaceful stay in a magnificent building with a great view over the city.Louise Frith
01/12/2023
Staff were all very nice and helpful!NO
30/11/2023
As always, excellent venue, exceptional staff and superb value.Homesick Weegie
26/11/2023
I love staying at Glasgow YHA... the hostel is warm and friendly. The location is fabulous and the view as well as the walk through Kelvingrove Park are stunning!Suyes
23/11/2023
I have stayed at Glasgow a few times in the last 2 years and each time I come there is improvements since last time. The cleaning standard was very high. The room was very clean and all the staff I talked to were lovely and helpful. I look forward to next time I stayStew
Reasons to visit
Glasgow Youth Hostel is a 20 minute walk from the famous Ashton Lane with its unique collection of pubs and restaurants, and only a 30 minute walk from the city centre.
Buchanan Street ('The Style Mile'), with Princes Square and a host of top shopping opportunities is only a 30 minute walk away and Merchant Square, with its indoor craft fair and diverse range of cafes, pubs and restaurants, is well worth a visit.
For those with an interest in culture, Glasgow has a host of attractions. These include the nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, Botanic Gardens, Gallery of Modern Art and Glasgow Science Centre. Many of these have free admission making them ideal for families.
Glasgow could never be described as shy and retiring. Embracing the concept of street art, Glasgow has launched a city centre mural trail. These epic pieces of art bring new life to the city's brickwork, brightening up local areas and giving local artists the chance to showcase their work.
With a number of great music events taking place throughout the year, Glasgow's SEC, Armadillo and Hydro Arena are all within 30 minutes' walking distance via Finnieston with its artisan pubs and eateries.
Other attractions worth exploring include:
- The People's Palace
- Glasgow School of Art
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Riverside Distillery
- The Lighthouse (for rooftop views of Glasgow)
