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The 10 Best Hostels in Glasgow, UK

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Glasgow Youth Hostel offers 4-star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a Victorian townhouse overlooking Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End, close to award-winning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.

The cleanliness of the environment, the kindness of the staff members. And I like the fact that there is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave etc. for self-catering. It felt like home. Ooh, let me not forget your coffee at the reception. Original. Thank you

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8.3
Very Good
1,313 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Glasgow

  • Avg. price/night: $114.75
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,571 reviews
    Easy hostel, safe, clean, good location. Quite environment. Great staff
    E
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,313 reviews
    Very quiet neighbourhood (after I trier Revolver hostel and Euro sth, this is definitely the best out of the three. Very friendly staff. Very comfy bed that are not cheap and metallic but in wood so very solid and not at all squeaky.
    Elodie
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,158 reviews
    Room was comfortable and clean. Ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe all in the room. Bath with shower and body wash and shampoo included. Restaurant was really good; burger and chips were very tasty. Dessert was overpriced (£7.50 for small tart) but as part of the lunchtime menu acceptable. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of to choose from. Staff were all pleasant. Great location; we went to the Glee Comedy Club which is directly across the road from the hotel so literally a 1 minute walk back when we left.
    Leanne
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,313 reviews
    Very safe and brilliant location. They keep it clean. The amenities are a bit sparce though. Np chargers near the bunk beds so had to go the night without charging and spend a while in the day charging it. Would be nice if they keep some free card/ board games for residents too. The views from Windows are spectacular
    Greeshma
    Solo traveler
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,878 reviews
    Compact but comfortable and modern room. What really stands out here is the lounge area which is a pleasure to spend time in, the decor is music inspired and there are board games, pool tables etc dotted around the place. All in all a very relaxed and laid back place, a very modern hostel like vibe and feel (this is a positive) but without the negatives of a hostel. Great location, 5 minutes walk to plenty of bars and restaurants and if you want to walk into the city centre along the river it takes about 30 mins.
    Anupom
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11,707 reviews
    Great Location and staff was very good and attentive. it’s a budget hostel so it was good according to those standards.
    Marina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110.15
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,793 reviews
    Best hostel I have ever stayed in for £20 a night as an overnight conference visitor and solo traveller. On a Tuesday night my 6 bed pod was virtually empty and the design of the bedrooms and quality of service was so lovely that I slept like the dead uninterrupted for 7-8 hours and woke up feeling like I was in a posh hotel not a bunk bed hostel!
    Stephanie
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11,707 reviews
    I am a solo female backpacker. Booked into a 14 bed mixed gender room, I felt really safe the whole stay, and front desk is manned 24 hrs. and the other guests were quiet, polite and the bed lower bunk bed I had was really comfy. Room good temperature, mattress was lovely. Fantastic way of meeting people, cheap way of seeing Glasgow. I would recommend this company to other single females. Showers and one of the toilets werent brilliantly clean but that was the guests fault not the place, I will bring flipflops and wipes next time.
    Fiona
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11,707 reviews
    Right in the city centre and good connections via train, subway and bus. The hostel is very cheap and perfect for low budget. Staying alone in the double room you have space enough, but with 2 people it's "cosy". Breakfast is quite good for 5£ and perhaps the cheapest option in the city centre.
    P
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $182.01
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,860 reviews
    Very clean budget hotel in a great location for the west end, kelvingrove art gallery & museum just across the road, riverside museum & hydro a short walk, Byers road & Argyll are excellent for bars & restaurants, very friendly staff, 30 minute walk into the city centre, small parking area (free if spaces available) but the hotel provide cheap roadside options outside if the car park is full, the hotel serves excellent breakfast options also.
    David
    Young couple