City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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

Buchanan Street

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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 showing a memorial, a city and a monument

George Square

4.5/5(56 reviews)

A popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike, George Square is filled with statues and monuments and surrounded by historic architecture.

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

Merchant City

4.5/5(13 reviews)

During your trip to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Merchant City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Merchant City
Glasgow which includes street scenes

Buchanan Galleries

During your trip to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Buchanan Galleries. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.

Buchanan Galleries
Glasgow which includes interior views

Sauchiehall Street

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Glasgow Cathedral

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Visit Scotland’s finest medieval church, which marks the city’s birthplace and features beautiful stained-glass windows.

Glasgow Cathedral

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$14
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

AU$182
per adult
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip
Visiting Inveraray Castle

Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow
Stirling Castle

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

AU$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip

AU$123
per adult
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip
Romantic Date Quest Experience in Glasgow

Romantic Date Quest Experience in Glasgow

AU$17
per adult
Romantic Date Quest Experience in Glasgow
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Our pick of the best City Centre Glasgow Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,051 reviews)
"Good location. Convenient to entertainment and Hop On Hop Off buses. The rooms are very nice. Everything you need for a good rest is available. Bathroom and the shower are top-notch. Check in staff were not very friendly. Sort of bored and showed no smiles. Parking is an issue. Info from the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Motel One Glasgow
Motel One Glasgow
3.5 out of 5
78-82 Oswald Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$123 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,712 reviews)
"Really well located, easy to access and good vibes to it. Staff was super nice. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Motel One Glasgow
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$191 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,056 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location and attached to the central train station in Glasgow. We stayed there for one night at the end of our trip to Edinburgh as we had an early flight the following day. Very simple and economical to take the train from Edinburgh. The taxi drive to the airport from the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$184 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,997 reviews)
Our stay
"All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel it’s self had a lot of class and couldn’t have asked for more. Little down side, the bathroom smelt of drains which was not nice, we had a Deluxe Room, I don’t see the difference between a deluxe room and a Premier Inn room so felt disappointed ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
4 out of 5
36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$205 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,124 reviews)
"Good location, parking on site, lots to do in walking distance, and a nice pool area!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central
4 out of 5
5 DIXON STREET, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$141 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (913 reviews)
"I have to say that I quite enjoyed my stay . I travelled solo and I was surprised to have the subway stop right outside . Very convenient location . The water pressure was low but enough to have a reasonable shower . If I returned back to Glasgow I would definitely return"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 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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Photo by Stephen Sweeney (CC BY-SA)

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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Photo by Caitriana Nicholson (CC BY-SA)

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(20 area reviews)

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.

Glasgow Westend

City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

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