Glasgow
About About this youth hostel ....
Glasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse with views over Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End. The hostel offers a great range of comfortable 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
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glasgow Youth Hostel
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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
25/07/2024
Great experience!Pierre
23/07/2024
Character building, good facilities and clean. Nice people on staff and great for meeting other travellersThat Canadian guy
20/07/2024
The Glasgow Youth Hostel is located in an excellent location and, as every Youth Hostel, has really kind and friendly staff. I definitely recommend this one.Luis Maria
15/07/2024
This hostel is just perfect! It's cheap, clean, very beautiful and well equipped. The customer service makes you feel like relaxed and safe, I really appreciated warmness and friendliness of the staff. Also the location is wonderful and the building itself surprised me with its preserved luxuriousness. So far it's the best hostel in Glasgow I've been at.Nataliia
15/07/2024
Easy to navigate to the place, scenic way through the park. Comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend.Neeraj Maurya
14/07/2024
Good location and comfortable beds. Friendly staff and guests.Sue Ho
13/07/2024
Amazing hostel and location. The staff is very nice.Guest Review
11/07/2024
This is a great hostel - clean with beautiful common rooms. It was a delight to stay there, I would definitely recommend this hostel to a friend.Maddie
08/07/2024
If you look for a unique, friendly and clean accommodation that is soft on your budget than this hostel is the place to go!Arnim
08/07/2024
Great stayGuest Review
08/07/2024
This is the must go place to stay when you come to Glasgow. Beautiful location, close to public transport, lots in walking distance. Very cheap, very clean, very lovely people (staff and fellow residents) and great facilities.Rolf
08/07/2024
Cheap and easy. Fun to meet excited youthful people.Guest Review
06/07/2024
The hostel is very clean, the staff are helpful and the bike storage is very usefulGuest Review
05/07/2024
I had such a wonderful time staying at Glasgow Youth Hostel! I loved the unique character of the building and the location next to beautiful Kelvingrove Park, with super easy access from the city on the subway. The building was clean and the staff were so friendly, and I loved cozying up in the games room watching the sunset out the window.Summer
03/07/2024
A friendly hostel in a great location, handy for the west end and the underground. Lovely old building- just stunning. I return for that reason alone! Thanks for looking after me again! No doubt see you again….KQ12
03/07/2024
Beautiful location, lovely hard working staff.Catherine
03/07/2024
Fantastic location, Park Place / Terrace has lovely views over the park& the city & is within walking distance of local amenities. It was a warm, welcoming & comfortable experienceOk
02/07/2024
Very relaxing, just what was needed.Guest Review
01/07/2024
Fantastic bang for your buck.Guest Review
30/06/2024
It was above expectations, super warm clean, cozy and homely, it was so much nicer than some hotels i've stayed inGuest Review
30/06/2024
The amazing building and its multiple floors show a level of former wealth that you seldom find in a hostel.Cincy John
27/06/2024
Excellent value for money great locationGuest Review
25/06/2024
Great value. Beautiful hostel. Location is near the university and Kelvingrove Museum. The facilities were clean and the staff were super friendly and helpful.Guest Review
24/06/2024
Friendly, clean and comfortable place to stay! Thank you!Babs
24/06/2024
I was stay here for a night. It is a very beautiful building, located next to The Kelvingrove park. At least 30mins walking from The Buchanan Bus Station . The kitchen is large and tidy, the notice is clear and informative. I wish I could stay here longer to explore the city and the hostel.sandy
21/06/2024
Extraordinary Youth HostelBrigitte
16/06/2024
5-stars! This is what all hostels should be!Lara
16/06/2024
Great location with amazing view of Glasgow and the area. Clean comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and the hostel provides updates on a range of activities across the city. Excellent value and more importantly a safe inviting place .Helen
13/06/2024
Clean, friendly well equipped hostel in a handy location to what Glasgow has to offer, being midway between the West End and East End of the city.beggsy
12/06/2024
Got a great night's sleep here. Worth noting there's quite a lot of stairs if you're on the top floor which is a killer after walking up the hill to get to the hostel, but the view was worth it. Great facilities and helpful staff too.Holly
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)