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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Merchant City
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Sauchiehall Street
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 great live music or seek out its local tours.

Buchanan Galleries
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$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

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

AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

AU$185
per adult
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip
Stirling Castle

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

AU$109
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

AU$99
per adult
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide
Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond Tour

Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour

AU$206
per adult
Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour
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Our pick of the best City Centre Glasgow Hotel Deals

The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (832 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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The Social Hub Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$240 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$240
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,285 reviews)
"Great property, wonderful customer service. Really liked the location on the river near shopping and close to the subway and busses. Wish we had more time in the city."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
citizenM Glasgow

citizenM Glasgow

4 out of 5
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$156 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$156
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely and great location"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

citizenM Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$186 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$186
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,055 reviews)
"I went to my daughter graduation and the school was on the following corner I was able to walk to graduation. The location was great bus on the other corner and lots of shops and restaurants and the train was also close to hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$167 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$167
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-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! (1,010 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is AU$244 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$244
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,121 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow

Greater Glasgow showing modern architecture, a sunset and a bridge

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 which includes 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 showing 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 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

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