Glasgow Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Glasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End, close to award-winning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.
Within easy reach of many of Glasgow’s main attractions, including the SSE Hydro and SEC, this hostel is a fantastic alternative to a hotel and a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups wanting to explore the city on a budget.
The hostel offer guests a great range of comfortable en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation with private lockers. There’s even a self-contained apartment sleeping up to six people. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large comfortable lounge with views over the park, television room, games room, laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city.
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.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- West End location by Kelvingrove Park and within easy walking distance of the SSE Hydro
- Within easy reach of numerous bars and restaurants
- Stunning views over the city
- Private ensuite rooms available
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
Open 24 hours
Check in
15:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
You are welcome to use the hostel facilities if arriving early or departing late
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Games Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Towel Hire Available
Shopping Nearby
Conference and meeting facilities
Access with limited mobility
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Guest Reviews
19/08/19
This is a lovely friendly hostel, the facilities are good. I liked the drying room and kitchen. The team is friendly and approachable. The bag storage was a great plus too.Lorreley
15/08/19
Great hostel in traditional sense in a splendid park location.John Angus
15/08/19
Fab location & really clean! We were there for 2 nights with no issues & the staff were very helpful & lovely tooYes
13/08/19
Lovely hostel with a nice inclusive vibe. Facilities are great, especially the common areas and staff are friendly and helpful. Great location too!Colin, Belfastj
12/08/19
This is our second stay at this hostel, we really like it's location, the building and the friendly staff our room was excellent.Yes
09/08/19
Comfortable room with an easy booking and check in service. We were also able to securely lock our bikes away in the hostel's bike shed which was a huge help.S Reid
04/08/19
Great hostel, friendly staff, nice atmosphereYes...Isabel
01/08/19
My stay at Glasgow hostel was great. The staff were very friendly and the hostel was in a great location. I would recommend this hostel to my friends.Yes
31/07/19
We enjoyed our stay at Glasgow YHAyes
28/07/19
The Youth Hostel is welcoming and clean. The staff is very helpful. While on top of a giant hill, almost everything you'd be interested in seeing in a Glasgow is a 20-30 minute walk and the train stations are convenient for further journeys.Becca
26/07/19
Ideally located close to the city center, with a very large and confortable room, we were delighted by the atmosphere in this first HI hostel we tried. The building in itself is worth the stay, but more than anything, we always enjoyed the very friendly staff.Alfred (Belgium)
23/07/19
From start to finish my stay at the hostel was just the best all of the staff are truly wonderful,helpful,good fun and there sense of duty is second to none,you could have eaten your meals from the floors of the kitchen it's so clean,the building itself has so much character,and being close to the magnificent Kelvingrove Grove Par is just the best, it's close to bus stop for going into town and anyhow it's an easy and enjoyable walk which I did every day , anyone would isn't lucky enough to stayAndrew Muirhead
21/07/19
Paid a very reasonable price for a double ensuite, the shower had some pressure issues but other than that everything was really nice and comfortable and clean. It's a great hostel in an excellent location with excellent communal and catering spaces, and the staff were very helpful and friendly!Nat
18/07/19
Friendly staff, good locationRk
18/07/19
Great place and an amazing experienceNo
17/07/19
We were welcomed efficiently and in a friendly way. Very nice building, roomy and with original features. Located in a quiet and airy part of the city, perhaps a bit far from the centre but close to West End, and near a lovely park. All mod cons and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.Christel
14/07/19
My family of 4 had a great stay as a home-base for our Glasgow visit. I would strongly recommend to families -- it was pleasant and clean, and we had a great experience.Rachel, Washington DC
14/07/19
My first YH stay in years. It's a beautiful building in a lovely part of Glasgow and there's free weekend parking right outside the door (after 6pm Friday). Friendly staff and my twin room was very clean and comfortable with a decent shower.Aberdeen Adventurer
09/07/19
Thank you so much! We loved our stay here!Angela
08/07/19
Allways good stay at this Hostel Excellent facilities and good location for me for swimming french at university and Byres rd and BotanicsCharlie Fox
07/07/19
I phoned to say that I would be arriving very late as my train was delayed and had a reassuring reply. When I eventually arrived I was given a good, friendly welcome. Everything was clean and I liked the fact that the bunks and duvet and pillow covers were made up already. In many hostels you have to do that yourself.Elizabeth
05/07/19
The staff was very welcoming and helpful when I had questions. They were knowledgeable about the area and attractions.Geneviève
02/07/19
All goodWww.talulatandemtours.com
30/06/19
I booked only an hour before arrival. A room was available and I confirmed online. The hostel is situated high above the city and very close to a park. It was quiet and clean. John was on reception and made me welcome.Paul from Norwich
29/06/19
Excellent as always. Prime location and a set of friendly staff. No need to look elsewhere for accommodation in Glasgow.glacio
Within easy reach of many of Glasgow’s main attractions, including the SSE Hydro and SEC, this hostel is a fantastic alternative to a hotel and a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups wanting to explore the city on a budget.
The hostel offer guests a great range of comfortable en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation with private lockers. There’s even a self-contained apartment sleeping up to six people. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large comfortable lounge with views over the park, television room, games room, laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city.
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.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- West End location by Kelvingrove Park and within easy walking distance of the SSE Hydro
- Within easy reach of numerous bars and restaurants
- Stunning views over the city
- Private ensuite rooms available
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)