City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

Glasgow

George Square which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Glasgow which includes a bridge, night scenes and a river or creek
Buchanan Street showing night scenes and street scenes
Glasgow which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture
Lighthouse showing interior views and a lighthouse

Popular places to visit

Buchanan Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Buchanan Street

Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.

Buchanan Street
George Square featuring heritage architecture, a city and a monument

George Square

The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.

George Square
Gallery of Modern Art which includes interior views and art

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.

Merchant City
Glasgow featuring interior views

Sauchiehall Street

During your trip to Glasgow, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sauchiehall Street. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral

This Gothic cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow and is Scotland's finest medieval church, with majestic stained-glass windows.

Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow showing street scenes

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

Things to do

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฿97
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation

3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation

฿22,544
per adult
3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

฿3,356
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands
Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿875
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

฿3,896
per adult
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip
Stirling Castle

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

฿2,285
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
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Top hotels in City Centre Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿3,515 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,515
฿4,218 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (882 reviews)
"Cool modern new building in a vibrant area with plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby. Check in was "assisted" self service on an app/screen", with a lot of info to be typed in by you. I'm not sold on this format - a desk with people behind doing the admin is better - recent check ins at a Moxy and ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Social Hub Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿4,101 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,101
฿4,921 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,319 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the ambiance of the old Custom House being incorporated into the hotel bar area. Corrie and Maya were fantastic servers, despite the busy and somewhat congested dining area, they were friendly, patient and personable. The hotel was a quick and easy walk from the central train station ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
citizenM Glasgow

citizenM Glasgow

4 out of 5
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿2,896 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,896
฿3,476 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Lovely, clean hotel. Very accommodating and easy to access check-in/check-out. First time visiting and will not be the last."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

citizenM Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿3,661 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,661
฿4,394 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,078 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿3,797 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,797
฿4,556 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,121 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and staff. We loved the room and it’s a very convenient location"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central

4 out of 5
5 DIXON STREET, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is ฿3,092 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,092
฿3,710 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,166 reviews)
"Very comfortable apartment. Cosy beds. Excellent pull out twin couch was great for teens. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow

Greater Glasgow featuring a bridge, a sunset and modern architecture

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 Sauchiehall Street 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(590 area reviews)

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.

Glasgow Westend

City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide