North West Travel Guide
Glasgow
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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.
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.
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.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.
Kelvingrove Park
After visiting Kelvingrove Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glasgow. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Botanic Gardens
Tour the park and arboretum with century-old trees, have a picnic on the lawn, watch a concert, or admire the design of the impressive 19th-century glasshouses.
Things to do
Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour
Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience
Self Guided Walking Tour of Glasgow with Audio Guide
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow
Top hotels in North West
Sandyford Hotel
Convenient location
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Moxy Glasgow SEC
Staff were friendly, room immaculate & bar offered a good selection of drinks.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Room not very clean. Shower temperature control broken - resulting in only very hot water. Staff failed to be helpful to elderly guests re luggage or hotel information. QR code led us only to a solicitors business to sign up to - we didn’t! Parking nearby if lucky - we were lucky. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC
6th floor room wasn’t great, lots of stains and marks on the carpet. Decent hotel overall though in a good location.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Best Western Glasgow Hotel
Walls are to thin, I could here the occupants in the next room all night and couldn't get any sleep because of it. Rooms beed better soundproofing.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Radisson RED Glasgow
I arrived at reception with my partner,the young woman at reception had said our room was ready which was ideal,whilst checking us in she was more concerned about talking to the other male member of staff who had been out in Edinburgh all night previously during the week and went straight to work ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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 OVO Hydro and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and 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 AMF Bowling 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.
