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 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 great live music and entertainment choices.

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
3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation

3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation

AU$1,077
per adult
3 Day Isle of Skye & Highlands with Accommodation
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Hairy Coos & The Highlands

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

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

From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip

AU$186
per adult
From Glasgow: The Devil's Pulpit Day Trip
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide

AU$98
per adult
Glasgow Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with A Guide
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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
The price is AU$148 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$148
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
"I loved it and will definitely come back and tell all my friends and family. Thank you."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

The Social Hub Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$226 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$226
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,221 reviews)
"Good enough"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
citizenM Glasgow
citizenM Glasgow
4 out of 5
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$157 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$157
13 July - 14 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

citizenM Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$163 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$163
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! (2,045 reviews)
"Close proximity to where i was attending myy events"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
4 out of 5
80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$204 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$204
10 July - 11 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,473 reviews)
Excellent
"No complaints about our stay at all. Room was good, breakfast was plentiful, location is great."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
4 out of 5
266 George Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The price is AU$210 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$210
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (497 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, friendly front desk staff, and a location convenient to central Glasgow."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
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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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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 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 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 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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