4.5 stars
tiromail - England
January 2012
This hostel is not as central as might be, but is situated in a smart and attractive part of Glasgow, near to Kelvin park and the museums. I came in winter,for nine nights including Christmas, and used the third night free promotional offer; very good value, and a pleasant Christmas.
JorgeOfTheJungle - United States of America
5 stars
arisaidh - United States of America
Visit Kelvingrove and allow enough time to really "see" it. There are 3 lovely gift shops to spend only a little for a small gift, or spend too much. The Glasgow Library is definitely worth a quick spin through..beautiful architecture with free WIFI/ internet computer use.Tea and scones at the Sauchiehall Willow Tea Room ...definitely a must! Glasgow Cathedral and Burrell Museum. George Square and City Council-take a camera.
Ir - Italy
wen - Peoples Republic of China
jessica - Peoples Republic of China
Mat - Switzerland
3.5 stars
Vatche - England
no - Scotland
Veg - England
December 2011
DLaud - Scotland
Jack Shen - Peoples Republic of China
lovesglasgow - England
Great location, but bring your own pillows!
mo - Scotland
XXXXXX - England
smhquoman - England
Hedgehog92 - England
November 2011
A good inexpensive place to stay in Glasgow if you do not mind being about half an hour's walk from the centre. The hostel is in a grand, if slightly worn, building. Unfortunately I arrived and left in the dark, but it looked as if there might have been a good view by daylight. The hostel has excellent facilities, including some individual en suite rooms. I stayed en route from the South of England to Knoydart. When I asked the staff for the best way to get to Queen Street Station, the directions they gave me were considerably better than Google Maps, and took into account that I am female and that it waas a dark November morning, which was most helpful.
Ken - Scotland
2 stars
Sarah - Netherlands
The site creates unrealistic expectations. I am an older hosteller and found this hostel in comparison to be decrepit adn even grim. The location is inconvenient up a steep hill, you need to make your own bed, the mattresses were lumpy, there were no individual reading lights, there weren't enough lockers, the breakfast was only just passable and not good money value. It is ok if you just need a place to crash in Glasgow, but don't get the wrong idea of a 'hotel' from the quote on the site. I was seriously disappointed in this hostel, but at least the staff were helpful and nice.
jimbob - Ireland (Republic)
Mr.Carter - Romania
Cathy - England
Kate - Russia
summer - Scotland
vivian0405 - Peoples Republic of China
4 stars
MzMaBa - England
Good location, affordable singles, lively place yet it's still possible to get a night's sleep!
Rich - England
Selection of restaurants and bars within 15 minute walk from hostel
abbey - Scotland
AndyCooll - England
October 2011
Jean - Scotland
This is an excellent place to stay in a quiet area of the West End of Glasgow at a reasonable cost.
anfri - Germany
Ian w. - Scotland
5 star par excellence for amenities on foot through kelvingrove park and surrounding area
Margaret S. - Scotland
Well situated, about 20 minutes walk from the City Center. Very kind and helpful staff. Accommodations themselves adequate for the price.
Ady - England
Gonzalo - Spain
Val from Québec, Canada - Canada
3 stars
HELEN - Canada
gardins - Scotland
AussieAnn - Australia
Arushi - India
Dlaud - Scotland
the hostel is great and in a amazing location
walker - Canada
howard - England
Stephan - Germany
Sil - Spain
izzie - England
This traditional hostel is refreshing in its spaciousness, its homily atmosphere, its self catering facilities are top class, plus location - brilliant
Gill P - England
Well worth visitng, within easy access of a great area and services. Quite an eye opener to Glasgow generally. Will certainly return both to hostel and to Glasgow.
sarahbonbon - England
within walking distance of city centre and a Sainsbury's local nearby. Quiet location.
simon - Scotland
September 2011
dancingthroughlife - England
petra - Germany
lily - France
Heather - Scotland
Kris86ita - Italy
ElenaSummer11 - Germany
tabea - Germany
elizaj - England
This is a really superior hostel with the quality of a hotel. Beuatiful building and inside architecture. I liked it and would enjoy a longer stay.
lla - Switzerland
B. Christie - England
jmv - Spain
Isaac - Spain
Jenny - England
Ideal location for visiting Kelvingrove and Riverside Museums
olivier - France
Tina - Germany
Dianne - New Zealand
A thermos flask saves the expense of buying hot drinks if you have space to carry it.
Nigel4ever - England
If you find the lavatory extractor fan annoying complain about it and if it is not turned off complain to reception again!
Brigitte - Germany
Mr Cook - England
pippie - England
mother - New Zealand
Sunlight soap to wash small items which may then be left in the drying room reduces the need to use washing machines and dryers so often
H & Z - England
capt. cactus - Germany
Fernando Vidal - Spain
glyncooper - England
August 2011
glasgow is one of the best hostels i have stayed in centrally located, no curfew friendly staff comfortable beds will certainly stay again!!!
x - Germany
Jane - Scotland
Moorhuhn - Germany
Aurelie - France
meggsie - England
A good place to stop. Big, friendly and in a great situation in the centre of the city
Big G - Netherlands
Nice, clean place in a quiet and posh area in Glasgow.
amc - Spain
ROUYER BRUN - France
muttonbird - England
Great location in Glasgows west end but bedrooms are a bit tired and kitchrn is in the basement so not a great dining experience(no windows)
fff - France
Alison Watt - England
Kiwi - New Zealand
Use a taxi to get to the hostel from the station - the hostel is uphill! Didn't cost very much either.
paul ralph - England
Pat - Ireland (Republic)
A beautiful hostel in a great location
Rob J - England
laure - France
brahim from brussel - Belgium
chalamet - France
gilly - Scotland
With a lovely aspect, this hostel provides well for this city visitor/shopper - relaxed and calm within an 'old world' building that makes me wonder what furnishing and fittings from a bygone age remain in the other large houses with which it shares Park Terrace...
Rich - Belgium
Stephen - England
Fantastic location for peaceful early morning walk through Kelvingrove Park
Amy - England
Arisaidh - United States of America
There is so much to see and do in Glasgow that is free or can be had for a nominal cost. Kelvingrove ranks at the top of my list. Or, sit and people watch in the city centre. Spring for a scone and tea at the Willow Tea Room....definitely worth every penny.
moira - Netherlands
Timothy - Netherlands
Viktoriapark - Germany
I Love this Place. Great Building, friendly Atmosphäre, anything you could wish for in a hostel.
Rob - England
Only a 10/15 minute walk from getting off the airport bus. A quiet location next to a lovely park but easy walking to city centre. Kelvingrove museum excellent. Only 10 min walk. Ibrox stadium 25min walk. I had excellent meal at cafe Salem on 8 Sauchihal street
Estops - England
The double room was spacious, secure and private (en suite too). Staff were very helpful. Good location for the Macintosh sights and a great walk through the park down to the centre.
Stu - England
July 2011
Christophe - France
A very good place to visit Glasgow, near the town center Enjoy!!!
q - Australia
bix - Spain
Elbegirl - Germany
It was a bit difficult to find the way from Buchanan Busstation where the airportbus drops you off to find the right bus to get near Park Terrace where the hostil is situated. We had to ask our way around te streets of Glasgow and many people didn`t know where and which bus would take us there.So at the end somebody suggested to take a taxi,as it was almost the same costs for two persons.He was right, it cost around 4pounds. So if you want to get there quickly :take a cab,if you want to see Glasgow and talk to friendly,helpfull Scottish people : walk !
jmac - England
l - Canada
Gordon - England
Bernet - France
JJ - Australia
doonunder - Australia
Very handy for the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - well woth a visit.
2.5 stars
Viv - England
peterelliott - Scotland
Lorna - Scotland
Very comfortable, clean and safe hostel.
Anonymous - Scotland
Fantastic location for visiting Glasgow.
Keith - England
JH - Australia
Great to have a SYHA hostel that you can access your room, kitchen & other facilities virtually 24/7.
xxxx - Ireland (Republic)
alfil84 - Spain
Brilliant place to stay - very handy for access to the vibrant West End of Glasgow
Oban - Scotland
June 2011
jeremy - Australia
Glasgow is a good place for international travellers to start a visit to Scotland. This hostel is in a great location, easy access to.. well everything. Staff are friendly and helpful too.
Gary - England
Miguel Parra - Belgium
If You are travelling around Scotland, look for SYHA Inns if you want to book an hostel.
Dave Preston - England
Not stayed in a hostal for a number of years and really enjoyed the experience. good position to access all city
Potala42 - Australia
annie - England
Mo - Wales
FRO - Germany
h.yo. - Israel
The hostel is very clean and the rooms comfortable. The staff is friendl. Unfortunetly there rnds the good part. The Kitchen is small, inconvinient and lack tools to do propper cooking. Wi-fi is supposedly available is launge room but rarely works, and does not support mac and mobile devices, only windoes laptops. There are only two PCs that have a slow connection, making the internet expensive. The hostel location is not too far from attractions, but not too close either.
AngelaInMinneapolis - United States of America
I really enjoyed this hostel. The staff was very nice and made my day after a long journey from Inverness and telling me that I could upgrade to a private room for a little extra money. My room had a large, clean bathroom and shower. And my room was on the 3rd floor facing south with a stunning view of Glasgow, especially at night. It took my breath away and made the 3 flights of stairs worth it.
caminobabe - United States of America
saifullah - Pakistan
WI Fi facility is not free. Bed sheet, pillow cover were not pressed
Sheena - England
May 2011
good start and finish base for the West Highland Way. will return to see more of Glasgow and the Burrell Collection
Walking Woman - England
Lovely location, beautiful building but not the best I've stayed in.
donnaclara - Germany
Bryn - England
Y - England
fred - United States of America
marijke - Netherlands
Rob - Australia
fez - Scotland
Assisted in finding the SYHA by free use of the computer at the Zoar Guesthouse Forfar even though I wasnt staying there I was just passing through. Friendly people all around Scotland.
Cycletourist Harrogate - England
GingerS - England
Aussie 88 - Australia
westbromtom - England
An atmospheric older building about 30 minutes walk from the town centre and one to be recommended with excellent facilities, I always thoroughly enjoy my stay here.
SHOP - England
Excellent location, you can walk to lots of TOURIST sites.
Rachel, Kent - England
Adam - England
Good value & a great location to visit Glasgow & the surrounding area. Recommended for families is Largs on the west coast & nearby country park
L.Mullarkey - England
hot_guy - England
glasgow youth hostel was the best youth hostel i have stayed in and the taxi fare into town was reasonable at only five pounds
nathan - England
April 2011
Evie - England
Beautiful old building with lovely views overlooking Kelvingrove Park and within walking distance of most places of interest. Only five minutes walk to subway.
jens - Germany
The location is great. The West End is within walking distance!
fergus - England
Anja - South Africa
Rob Joice - England
PeterOM Tasmania - Australia
Alison - England
ibisonm - England
Fine elevated location overlooking Kelvingrove Park, good for jogging or just enjoying the woodland and riverside. Close to cycle routes along the Clyde and to other parts of the city.
lizbet - England
Much better than I was expecting for a youth hostel! All of our group were in their own rooms so there weren't any security issues and their was a bathroom attached to each one.
sue - England
pleasant spacious hostel
Hgower - England
I would definetly recommend Glasgow Youth Hostel, I was very impressed with their facilities and staff.
Jake - England
Bring a padlock for lockers. Charing Cross station is nearest, only 10 minutes walk away.
Angharad - Scotland
Awesome Awesome stay!! Definatley staying here again!
big mac - Scotland
Hosteller - Scotland
This is a daft point, but as I know that area of Glasgow fairly well, would it be possible to arrange or negotiate with SPT at Kelvinbridge Underground station with a short directional summary up onto the hill,as well as a discreet sign at the park gates,showing the hostel's location.
pmcc - Wales
Jeff - England
A good place to get your head down. Friendly and safe.
chrish - England
March 2011
1 - Scotland
djl - Scotland
Steven - England
The hostel is not as close to the City centre as SYHA may suggest, being a walk of over half an hour from the bus and train stations, even longer if the guest has lots of luggage. but the hostel is in the smartest part of Glasgow, overlooking Kelvin park, and well situated for the museum and the west end area of the City, and the staff are very helpful and considerate. The extra effort in reaching the hostel is well worth while, and Glasgow is a wonderful place, always worth a visit. I come here frequently.
Pleasant stay in a great city, nice location and hostel
Dandan - Scotland
lamba - Scotland
robert - England
Lovely building in a very nice part of Glasgow. If you are not too fit when you arrive, you will be when you leave - plenty of stairs!
stape strider - Scotland
c - England
tal - Japan
February 2011
Helena - England
I love the location over looking the park. It's a nice long walk up Sauchie St so if you have heavy bags or suitcase you may need transport. A nice quiet and peaceful stay. It is my 3rd visit.
Caro - Australia
Merel - Netherlands
The hostel was a perfect location to start a sightseeing tour around Glasgow from. Also very secure and friendly place. It felt very good. People stay there for all different sort of reasons, interaction with other travellers was easy in the lounge or at the poule table. I had a very good time!
julia - Wales
a - England
Nice coffee shop.
seabird - Scotland
be very careful with your hand luggage, hand bags on citilink buses, and others no doubt. Mine was cleverly stolen as I put my rucksack after the bus had stopped at Glasgow bus station. There have been other incidents apparently.
Reena - Scotland
pete - England
Heather - Peoples Republic of China
sylvie - United States of America
Grendel - Scotland
Heather - England
Happy Traveller - England
January 2011
Fantastic building with wonderful views from the front! Within easy walking distance of the city centre and some excellent site seeing. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. The food is good and good value too! Well worth a stay.
Hattie - Scotland
From China - Wales
aussie couple - Australia
We are a married couple and would have liked the option to stay in a couples room. The private option is a big jump in price. Co-ed dorms are great for budget conscious couples, very dissapointing that this isn't available. The female dom room did not have enough room for luggage, only 2 lockers and 6 beds! The common rooms were inviting and large, the kitchen was user friendly. A bottle of cooking oil for common use would improve the service. Breakfast was way too expensive for what was provided. Thinnest bread we've ever seen, very small croissant.
Beatfienduk - Scotland
susannah - England
Rajiv - England
1) One of the best locations any hostel can ever have. 2) Very good overall staying experience, courteous and helpful staff key feature.
shripad sathe - England
Please note if you pay by credit card for parking here, it shall show as "internet use", which may make you jump! One call to the staff @ the SYHA solved it!
donald - Scotland
Vey comfortable and well-run hostel.
JA - England
The hostel is in a beautiful location, with stunning views. It must be the friendliest and most welcoming I've ever stayed in.
DjLaud - Scotland
The hostel is one of the best i have ever stayed in. the staff are so freindly and helpful. and the facilities are superb. suituated just out side glasgow city centre it is in a perfect location, with stunnning views over the park and river.
Fah - Australia
R - England
Tin Man - England
Nice location with an enjoyable walk into the City Centre, a couple of Pubs and a choice of eating. I chose Chinese Buffet, as much as you can eat £8.95. No need to take a cab or a bus which can prove inconvenient and expensive. Hostel was also very clean which I find important. Didnt try the cooking area however it looked impressive if you wish to cook for yourself.
The Shark - Scotland
Vicky - England
December 2010
This is a hostel I enjoy staying at, particularly in winter when the hostel is usually quieter, and the hostel prices are lower. Currently SYHA is offering a promotion of a third night free. Combined with a hospitable and helpfull staff, a building of character and architectural interest, set close to Kelvin park in a quiet and smart part of the city, and kept clean and warm all day, this all makes for a short winter break at excelent value. I have been before, and intend to come again this winter while the promotion lasts.
MB - Scotland
Florent - France
A very nice place to stay ! Staff is great !!
dragonsfire1981 - England
reddy - Russia
neutral - India
I would recommend Euro hostel comapred to SYHA.
argon - England
Ling - Hong Kong
subbu - England
L - Estonia
November 2010
Jakki - England
We enjoyed our stay in Glasgow and this Youth Hostel provided good location and facilities and a great atmosphere.
MsPumpkin - Republic of China (Taiwan)
The location of the hostel was a bit hard to find at first as the information from website was not very clear. But when you found it, you would like it as it's on top of the hill, overlooking a very beautiful park and city. The staff was very helpful and friendly and I enjoyed my stay at this hostel.
KG - Ireland (Northern)
xx - Australia
David - Australia
Delightful hostel in old mansion just past the downtown, but close to attractions.
Barry P - Ireland (Northern)
A fantastic Hostel. Never disappointed any time I stay there. Fantastic staff, and ALWAYS spotlessly clean. Plenty of ideas of what to do, both in Glasgow and beyond. Day trips, tours etc. It's all there. Keep up the good work Glasgow.
Doug Mackay - England
Stella - England
Glasgow youth hostel was a lovely, homely place to stay, and just the perfect place to arrive on a dark and rainy night. It is like a grand town house with big rooms, dark and cosy, and comfy sofas. I'd love to come back!
anon - Scotland
invernersneck - Scotland
Thomas - Switzerland
Jimmie - Switzerland
. - Scotland
Rod - Scotland
October 2010
Gill Watt - England
skoojala - England
Really nice location with great views across and beyond the city. Quiet area but the nearby Woodlands Road area is well worth a visit as is the Uisga Beatha pub where there is regular, live folk jam sessions and a great range of Whiskey!
x - England
1.5 stars
SHYAWELLWISHER - England
poor directions especially for those who come after 2200hrs and precise late night bus routes needed and to get to the hostel.
jon - Scotland
friendly clean and well run
Susan - United States of America
Doris - Germany
A very nice place to stay, with friendly people to ask all kinds of questions concerning your journey and locations in Glasgow. Highly recommendable indeed.
alice2 - United States of America
Staying near the University in Glasgow was a great jumping off point from which to see the city. I particularly loved the location near the park as well, where I could go for a run in the morning and feel very safe doing so alone. This SYHA hostel was easy to find, the staff were friendly and helpful, especially in my jet-lagged state, and the downstairs cafe was convenient for a tired girl to get a meal before crashing into bed. As a conscientious traveler, I also commend this hostel on their impressive recycling program!
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Jordan - United States of America
I stayed two weeks in this hostel in several different rooms - shared dorm rooms with up to 5 or 6 others. Rooms were always clean. If you are a light sleeper, you may wish to consider ear plugs. Some of the walls are thin. That said, I had a lovely stay - friendly staff, excellent kitchen accommodations, internet and wi-fi, and best of all, the location next to beautiful Kelvingrove Park.
nonamebrand - Canada
0.5 stars
Dave - France
adyb - England
Usually just an overnight stop on my way to and from the highlands. Nice area with a park nearby. Bus stop close by for easy access to city centre.
Frankfurter - Germany
jimmybond - Scotland
Doc86 - Italy
geoff patton - Germany
September 2010
Lukasz - Poland
Steve B - Scotland
My first YH visit in 2 decades and was very impressed with the building and the marvelous area it sits in - one bit of advice if you are biking - the roads in glasgow are one way so plan your approach unless you are strong in the ways of the force... the force for me was not strong and I had a frustrating twiddle around and added a mile or two extra to my ride as it got dark
Wannes - Belgium
Jules from DC - United States of America
This hostel has a wonderful location. It overlooks Kelvingrove Park; is a quick walk to the underground; and has easy access to the University. Excellent restaurants within just a few blocks. The street is quiet, so there won't be rowdy drunks outside keeping you awake. Our twin room was clean and functional.
Metham - Scotland
The Glasgow hostel is an ideal choice for travellers on a budget. The facilities are very good, the building they are in splendid (the whole surrounding area is of architectural distinction, and will make you feel good to be in Glasgow). The location is quite central, but if you are on foot, it is a fair, but by no means excessive, walk into the city centre - Kelvingrove Museum, etc., on the other hand, is right nearby. I give it a thumbs up.
chris - England
Reasonable value, secure lodgings near the centre of Glasgow, with extrememly helpful staff.
anon - England
SYHA guest - France
1 - England
helenka - England
lilybright - England
A glorious building in a glorious part of Glasgow.
maplesyrup - Australia
JohnPeter - Scotland
Odile - France
Ray - Scotland
Travelled by Bus using my senior travel pass. Nice to get something for nothing
Caver - England
straton - Scotland
My tip is: always go self-catering. Some hostels will neglect you in favour of the majority who pay for meals, but this is more than made-up for by the more interesting and friendly people who do it that way !
Gra' - England
Cycling in Glasgow can be quite daunting but can easily be overcome by walking pavements and cycling parallel to your route side streets. OVERALL NO PROBLEM
Aline - Netherlands
travelbug - United States of America
DebF - Australia
Had a twin room with a fabulous view, and a wonderful quirk - it felt like it leaned in one direction. Glasgow is a lovely city - particularly for an overnight trip or a long weekend. This hostel (a short bus ride or a longish walk from the city) is a lovely place to stay, particularly if you choose to walk through the park on your way to/from Sauciehall street. If you're taking the buses, make sure you know where the stops are, as Glasgow buses will only stop at designated stops, even if they drive past others to get there. Enjoy your trip!
Lily - United States of America
Marianne - Netherlands
Don't forget to visit Kelvingrove museum!
Julie, London - England
Great hostel but quite hard to find, lacks signposting in the immediate area which would help especially if arriving late at night.
Happy Wanderer - England
Do not miss the opportunity to stay at this lovely old hostel. It is in an excellent location overlooking park, museum and city and also provides a very helpful, friendly and efficient reception. Facilities too are very good, as are the standards of cleanliness.
schappadotti - Germany
Bruno - Italy
LocheeBoy - England
The hostel is in a good location, half way between the city centre and west end. Lockers are provided so bring a padlock. Wifi access available at a good rate.
RM - England
NN - Thailand
Thomas - Germany
Alf - Spain
Lou - Spain
Steffi - Austria
Cindel - Germany
anonymous - England
Great location - close to railway station and Kelvingrove museum
Damien, Baudour, Belgium - Belgium
This was my first experience in a youth hostel and I have to admit it was wonderful! After a long trip by car through UK (which was not usual for Belgian guys like us!) it was very pleasant to arrive in Glasgow and to receive such a warm welcome in the youth hostel we had chosen! The security and the facilities were for example far better than the ones we found later on elsewhere in Scotland. Long live SYHA Glasgow!
Dominique - France
anne - France
Old timer - England
Paola - Canada
etoile du nord - Belgium
RYU - England
The facilities were much better than I had expected and the staff were really kind. The only problem I had was that there was a customer staying in the bed below who snored loudly.
Andrea - New Zealand
Good location once you found the hostel.....quiet as surrounded by a Park!!!!! Good to have a Bar attached..... Good location to walk into Glasgow/town.....
pau - Spain
Damian from Ruislip - Scotland
August 2010
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kikus - Germany
Nicola - France
beardy - England
pp - Italy
This is a busy city-centre hostel, open 24 hours a day, with a big turnover of international visitors. The separate cafe/coffee bar can be very useful to those who arrive late at the weekend.
m2 - Italy
Familia de Barcelona - Spain
Bon alberg però no tant com sembla. Buen albergue pero no tanto como parece.
celtie low - Canada
Haylesbeth - England
GREAT hostel, the location is a little out of town but good transport links after a short walk. Very clean and great atmosphere.
southern traveller - United States of America
Mariska - Netherlands
It was a very nice stay in Glasgow. It took me a while to find the hostel, but that turned out OK. The view from the hostel is superb. The hostel itself was quite good. Had a great time here.
JoyE - England
Christina - Germany
BluePoint - United States of America
Location in interesting Victorian neighborhood overlooking Kelvingrove Park & Glasgow. Hostel is in a band of rowhouses at top of steep hill above Park, about 7 minutes huff&puff walk up from Kelvinbridge Subway Station. In daytime, walk is very safe. Hostel cultivates very quiet atmosphere. There are a number of separate rooms: TV room with TV & some books, game room with pool table & jukebox, eat-in kitchen with gas stovetops, large refrigerators, some counter space & one microwave Kitchen is kept quite clean with adequate number of dishes, pans, etc. The staff is always on hand & are very pleasant &knowledgable. My son & I stayed at beginning & end of our Scotland trip, using separate-sex dorms and then getting private room for ourselves & much preferred ease and privacy of private room. Rooms are clean & very basic, one should not bring lot of luggage. We liked coffeeshop very much.
Maria - Malta
Bev - England
Catherine - Scotland
It's a brilliant place to stay with young people, We had lots of free time to kill in between our planned activities- and the kids just wanted to hang out in Kelvingrove Park. It couldn't have been easier. Don't forget your skateboards though! Also if you need to keep the budget down- loads of people were having BBQ's in the park- we might consider this option next time.
Sally - United States of America
Signs pointing the way to hostel could have been put on main drag. Farther up the hill, signs pointed to the long way around to get there........
Volker/Germany - Germany
* - England
mags - England
Karl - Netherlands
CatherineB - England
Situated a little bit out of the Centre but handy for visits to Kelvingrove Museum, Transport Museum, The Tenement House, Glasgow School of Art. Within walking distance of Sauchiehall Street. Accessible also by bus and subway.
Susan McKellep - United States of America
July 2010
Comfortable rooms in a quiet neighborhood, within easy walking distance of shopping and the beautiful Kelvingrove Park, Museum, and Art Gallery. Staff are friendly and attentive. A definite "yes!"
vois olla hieno - Finland
bedwellty - Wales
only that it is conviently placed for the centre of glasgow but still siuated in a quiet area
Christine - Belgium
bill jinson - United States of America
Christine - Australia
F F - Japan
Sole - Switzerland
Anon - Canada
An excellent base for exploring the West End of Glasgow
winy - Scotland
ajg - New Zealand
Lone Ranger - England
santhosh - England
Andrew N.E.Lincs - England
Dytean - Australia
Kite - England
Superb location from which to explore Glasgow. Delicious food in YHA cafe. On street parking permit great value and very convenient. Would highly recommend.
happy - England
forget roundabouts and think traffic lights when searching for the hostel
Sock monkey - United States of America
What an exquisite building! Great breakfast! Sorry we missed the cafe, it closed just as we arrived.
liddy - New Zealand
June 2010
When staying in youth hostels, always take earplugs - you never know about snorers. (Or squeaky bunks!)
Bilbo Bartholemy - Belgium
A very nice and modern YH that looks much smaller from the outside than it is on the inside. Try not to get lost in this labyrinth...
Vinc - Scotland
The staff is very frinendly and smart. Everthing is perfect in this hostel except a little higher price. Best for West End Festival.
mamnu - Thailand
Becs Barker - Scotland
Lovely hostel by Kelvin Grove Park. Would recommend Glasgow YH to folk like me who live in the sticks (I live in rural Argyll) and need somewhere to stay when accessing the city. This time I stayed in a private room which I found very comfortable.
yiruli - Republic of China (Taiwan)
andrea - Italy
Alice - England
Friendly hostel and helpful staff. Out of the city centre so surprisingly quiet. Kelvingrove Underground Station is nearby.
Robin - United States of America
peterwad - England
Mette - Denmark
mw - United States of America
the water in the twin private room bathroom was not drinkable - something of a surprise - and it was a long trek to the kitchen to fill my water bottle! But the facilities were clean and fairly quiet (at least on a Tuesday night.) The staff was very helpful.
Dabe - New Zealand
Los Angeles Traveller - United States of America
Very close to Kevingrove Art Gallery and Museum as well as the park. Environment is quite. The bus ride from city center is less than 10 min. I will stay in this hostel again if I am in Glasgow.
Chris - England
Alastair - Scotland
Barney - Germany
Pmm - England
Fantastic location next to Kelvingrove Park and museum, super friendly and helpful staff with great accommodation and cafe, SYHA Glasgow will be my first choice when I come back to this top city.
Robyn - Australia
Mary - England
The Glsgow hostel made an excelent affordable location for a short break to a fantastic city rich in culture and history, brillian local places to eat out. Excellent facilities within the hostel for eating in - both self catering and coffee shop. Reception staff first class. Dont worry about taking your car to this city centre location - the permit parking arrangements are cheap and on the spot. The local university grounds were a joy to sit in on a beautifully sunny May day.
jim - England
May 2010
Wullie - France
Stan - England
Martin van Dorp - Germany
caroline - England
Rogue - Australia
We´ve stayed in youth hostils and cheap hotels in GB and Spain and this was one of the best venues. Pleasant and clean, and friendly staff.
cthu - Scotland
chocolate - United States of America
John Mac - Ireland (Northern)
its a good hostel close to the city centre and located in a very pleasant and quiet locality beside the park and is rather upmarket.
STAN - England
wE STAYED IN THE cLASGOW AND oBAN hOSTELS FOR A TOTAL OF 10 DAYS. sERVICE, FRIEMDLINESS AND FACILITIES WERE IMPECCABLE - NO QUESTION
Elizabeth - United States of America
This hostel rated high for respect from other hostellers as well as staff. It is a quality hostel and everyone treated as a privillage to be in a quality hostel. the staff accomodating and informative. The buses regular. A bit of a hill to climb, but worth it.
Joan Randall - England
jensher - Australia
Great hostel in fantastic location. My friend and I booked a twin room with ensuite, and were very pleased with it. The facilities on offer are excellent.
Maria - Colombia
Fred - England
J - Peoples Republic of China
There is no lift in the hostel. The view is really great!
Aberdonian - Scotland
Lots of excellent and varied theatres, museums and parks.
pat - Argentina
April 2010
Excellent hostel. Comfortable and the staff was very friendly. It has a full provided kitchen, lounge, tv room, pool table, etc. You have to pay for internet (1 pound per hour for wifi).
wangmo - Scotland
My first stay in the Glasgow hostel and very impressed with the staff and building.
Anna - Netherlands
hugo - Belgium
Alanbridgefoot - England
Try the Clyde walk from the hostel to the Science park and along the river all the way to Glasgow Green. Then catch the Clockwork Orange (underground train) back to Kelvinhall for the museum
Paradisiac - Belgium
Rick - Germany
crazy dave - England
Ph - England
March 2010
The price for staying was lower than at most hostels, even city hostels, which made very good value. Glasgow is a good choice for a short winter break, while prices are lower and the hostel is quieter and the crowded hostels of peak times avoided. There is so much to see in Glasgow, the shops, or the transport museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum close by the hostel, just across Kelvingrove park.
Gilly - Scotland
love staying on top of a hill in Glasgow, by the park, with coffee shop beside, within reach of anything.
Nick Rice - Canada
I was sorry that the Ullapool hostel was closed. I would love to have stayed there as well. Looking for a good cheap breakfast -- with fabulous coffee -- very near the Glasgow hostel? I recommend the Patio Cafe. Sorry I can't recall the address, but it's on one of the side streets just east of the hostel, as you walk toward downtown. Very friendly staff -- nice lively atmosphere. Have a scrambled eggs on a bun. They're great. Make use of your wallet. It's not good enough just to shove pound-notes into your jeans-pocket. Pockets can get turned inside-out, and notes can get lost. Money in a wallet is far less likely to get lost. I speak from painful experience.
Andy - England
Funbus Les. - England
Had a good time here, plenty to see and do, the staff were very helpfull and seemed to know all the places to visit and were easy to get on with.
isis - England
Khanjan Jasani - India
If you are on a short stay in Glasgow, than the best thing to do is to take a hop on hop off bus ride. Thereafter, in the evening you can enjoy and relax at buchanan street or sauchivelle street.
Rail fan - England
Comfy & great value, highly recommend. 5*
Chris - France
The Youth Hostel is located centrally enough such that the city centre is easily within walking distance. Lots of good sites, restaurants and pubs situated in nearby Sauchiehall Street.
kathy - England
Matt - Germany
Tiromail - England
Simmo - England
Great location in an interesting building.
sumo - Scotland
The Skye Folk. - England
Easy walking distance to town; park ; museums etc and good views from the bedroom right over Glasgow.
experienced hosteller - Scotland
February 2010
Don't plan to rely on the Coffee Shop ----it might be closed !
John E. - England
Breakfast is cereal, bread rolls, plastic ham & cheese. Not worth the effort or the price at £4 something.
Florence - France
Hostel situated in a great environment. And the staff is totally and utterly adorable ! I also really appreciated the warm lounge and comfortable sofas.
clem - France
Raman - India
celtic - United States of America
Becky - Scotland
Great Location for a city hostel - quiet road but close to city centre and all amenities.
Imke from Dundee - Scotland
Sandy - Scotland
Don't miss the Kelvingrove museum and art gallery, and the People's Palace museum and Glasgow Green.
traveler - Peoples Republic of China
hostelnomad - Scotland
My most enjoyable hostel experience to date; great atmosphere, conducive to friendliness, but also plenty of space if you want to relax quietly. And excellent location (close to a huge organic wholefoods shop and deli!)
Ursula - Germany
Definitely take a guided tour of the Glasgow School of Art - you do not have to be an architect for that! Do not miss out on the Celtic Connections Folk Music Festival in January/February.
lizzyevenson - England
January 2010
microbe - England
Don't miss the Glasgow's Celtic Connection next year - top winter music festival.
Cal - England
Comfortable,friendly and secure hostel in fantastic location next to park and near (enough) tocity centre. Recomended
Vulcan - England
LB - Scotland
Five star location overlooking Kelvingrove Park, a fabulous site to explore Glasgow from, and within easy walking distance of the West end, town centre and Merchant city.
Chris, West Sussex - England
This hostel has probably the worst kitchen that I have ever come across. The preparation and washing up area is very limited in terms of space and at the time I visited (January 2010) there were hardly any pots and pans, two 'stick', as opposed to 'non stick', frying pans and no tea spoons or desert spoons. Also if you want to read in the lounge, bring a torch - the lighting is awful. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent - virtually at the foot of Sauchehall Street
jimmyfortune - Scotland
dododot - United States of America
good!!!
footos - France
Pia - India
very nice overall, but reach in office hours so that you get a parking slot!
jordao junior - England
Nice places round Glasgow to visit
AV20 - England
This was a really nice hostel, in a gorgeus old building. Rooms were very large and there was no street noise noticeable. Kitchen facilities were basic but nice, and everywhere was tidy. The lounge was comfortable as was the game room and the tv lounge. We had a great time here, and it is not far from the main shopping street.
Escrivio - France
Great youth hostel with a magnificent view on Kelvingrove Park !
Ruby - Peoples Republic of China
Eva - England
December 2009
wefdwefw - England
The hostel is cheap and the staff are very friendly but the facilties in the rooms are old and tired and the room itself was really quite cold (we did visit in December). I did not rate the comfort of the beds and was very disapointed with the cleandliness of the room. I had to clean the bathroom myself including wiping orange liquid that was dripping from the ceiling. On reflection I would rather pay a little extra and stay in a Premier Inn next time I visit Glasgow.
morcombe - South Africa
Conveniently situated for Glasgow centre and West-end activities. Friendly staff, clean, safe and good value for money.
David7Bird - England
Be prepared for many steps and stairs.
Stayed a number of times over the years and always happy to return. city centre within walking distance - 20minutes and Kelvingrove Park and Museums just across the road.
Bethers - England
Linda - England
The most spectacular place to stay in Glasgow, in a grand Georgian crescent on the edge of Kelvingrove park.
Carmen - Italy
katz - Japan
November 2009
subway station is close enough but on weekends they stop at 6pm. you have to pick it up taxi to come back from the city. if you wanna stay at hostel for long days....very nice quiet location. but not good for short stay.
Spider - Scotland
When staying at Glasgow YH make sure you have a decent map of the surrounding area as the layout of the streets can be confusing.
jen - United States of America
When your there be sure to grab a map and then you aren't far from to many things.
zheng z - Scotland
ahys - Poland
Tobias Locher - Switzerland
Jordao junior - England
mahembe,Angelo - Tanzania
Carole - England
Great location for visiting several nearby Museums and Art Galleries. Close to the Kelvinbridge underground station for easy and fast access to the City Centre. Excellent drying room and members kitchen.
Lotta - Scotland
Rockys - England
There is a sainsburys (small one within a garage) nearby behind the hostel and down the hill to main street which we found useful to get provisions.
Aura - Scotland
patty - England
k - United States of America
Curly - England
For west highland way walkers who choose to start from Glasgow,this is the place.FANTASTIC HOUSE,and you are right on the doorstep of Killingrove park. If you are here for the weekend,try to get to the Uisge Beatha public house for the real scottish expirience and only 500mtrs from the hostel. All in all SYHA have a great place in Glasgow which i highly recommend.
ANNABEL - Scotland
sh - England
M&D Winnipeg travellers - Canada
October 2009
Room included 2 single beds with private bath & you had to rent your towels. Had to walk outside to get to hostel cafe which was attached to building. For practically the same price I would recommend the B&B's which were very nice and included good breakfasts. .
dot - England
Uffe - Sweden
anonymous - Germany
blah - United States of America
oscar - Spain
Dave Davies - England
Good hostel with all mod. cons. Fine continental breakfast in the morning, & excellent evening meal ( plus bottle of Deuchars IPA ) in the adjoining Bistro for those that don`t want to go out on the town!
barts - England
lovely old building great position some rooms terrific veiws over city and gardens
KIP - Australia
Excellent hostel - good for fitness training (there are lots of stairs!) Most staff really friendly.
Trevor - Australia
Cintha - Netherlands
Bob - United States of America
howard - Scotland
September 2009
Colin - England
I thought the hostel delightful. Its position was perfect for me - a nice walk across the park for the Exhibition Centre where I was working. It was a most gracious old building and I enjoyed the ambiance of the lounges.
FI - Iran
If you can't find something by way of what to visit or where to go, just pop over to Gorge St Tourist information point. They are most helpful. f
lostonpurpose - United States of America
For a first timer in Glasgow, I got a bit turned around trying to find the hostel- there are sign posts if you approach it from the correct part of the main road however. GORGEOUS location, and amazing views over the city.
Cal - Scotland
Great, was full when we went so recommend booking but a great hostel in an amazing location.
Adrian - England
Duke - Germany
Hils - Scotland
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of the nicer hostels I've stayed in in Britain.
mary - France
Fine location, not far from the city centre and bus stops (including sightseeing). Parking fee correct (4 £ a day) for car owners. Quiet and nice surroundings, rooms with shower and toilets.
Chris Fletcher - England
Ideally situated for museums; 10-15 minute pleasant park walk to Kelvingrove. Decent pub -Uisge Beatha(Water of Life)- nearby with great choice of malt whisky and a couple of real ales. Hostel cafe offers cheap,wholesome hot meals.
nickrice - Canada
There's a great restaurant on Renfield Lane, very near Central Station. Stereo, it's called. You might have to look for it -- it's in a small laneway -- but it's terrific.
nat - England
tahaker - Zambia
Harry - New Zealand
Nani - India
There are a lot of adventure sports areound the place. They are worth catching up.. the pubs in Glasgow are amazing..
Michael - Germany
Xyz - Spain
Simon - England
Excellent standard of care and hospitality. I had the top bunk in a room on the top flor of this very high building which is at the top of a hill. It must have been the highest altitude bed in Glasgow!
Lindsay - South Africa
Wonderful peaceful position. Just look in the Office File if you want any detailed info on public transport.
kuca - Germany
alexandre bucaille - France
Janama - Germany
Maria E. Albarran-Alvarez - Spain
Mia - France
JANOT Alain - France
a family traveller - India
It was our(my family) first stay in a youth hotel. We realy felt good specially the system of kitchen and dining room was fantastic. Very nice for a budget traveller. Request the staying people to keep the things clean.
slimslowslider - England
a good hostel, in a lovely location, with two of the best buildings to see in glasgow on its doorstep.
Maggie - England
A well run hostel with friendly and very helpful staff. The self catering facilities were excellent and the whole place was clean and well cared for. The hostel is in a fairly central location yet overlooking a large park.
meg2701 - England
DR - England
August 2009
Manfred - Switzerland
family traveler - United States of America
alfie - England
this hostel is so easy to get to by bus and the view from just out side is great you have a large park to expoler
Jean - France
Jens-Rainer - Switzerland
A kitchen in the cellar without any windows is realy a hard thing to stand. You feel like in a submarine. Parking is expensive when you come with your own car during the week. The family rooms are great.
Pascale et Romain - France
Alan - England
DiegoXL - Germany
Nicole Dailcroix - France
Joan carrera - Spain
theresa - Austria
a - Canada
Please book ahead. When I arrived at the hostel, on a Saturday evening in mid-summer, the warden was trying to help 2 French girls who had turned up without booking. Unfortunately she couldn't help them, although she phoned other hostels in the city to try and find vacancies for them.
Ines - Senegal
Nicely situated hostel, beautiful surroundings.
gundi - Germany
Gijbert - Netherlands
Geeb - United States of America
Jules - United States of America
Max - Sweden
A really nice hostel, although a longer way away from city centre I quite liked that it was situated in beautiful surroundings in a quiet neighbourhood. I would recommend it to anyone who is visiting Glasgow.
Crew77 - United States of America
burns family - France
Nice place to explore Macintosh's Glasgow from.
Lilia - France
tandem rider - United States of America
ali - Pakistan
marta - Hungary
I return to Glasgow regularly and will definitely book any future stays in this hostel. Convenient location, lovely site, close to Kelvingrove Parkand Museum. Public transportation (bus and subway) are with a few minutes walking distance.
Gillian - England
You have to be fit to stay in this hostel! Lovely building but LOTS of stairs up to rooms - people really struggle with their luggage. No drinking water in the rooms and the self-catering kitchen is down in the basement so it can be a long way to go for a glass of water. However, it is a lovely and grand old building in a very nice part of Glasgow (at the top of a hill!), with a large park outside the front door.
Psychedelic_Urchin - United States of America
Everything was really lovely! I especially loved the TV lounge and the convenient adjacent bathrooms. The only, tiny thing that would have been nice was if the bathroom had a door. I think I woke my dormates up in the morning with my shower; if there was a door to block some of the sound, it would have been perfect. Other than this though, I had an excellent stay in this beautiful hostel!
maries - Argentina
gattomania - Germany
BeanThere - Canada
This is a fabulous hostel to stay in, which is within easy walking distance of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Tenement House, the pubs, tea shops and shopping on Sauciehall Street, and to public transportation. The hostel staff are also ready with their own helpful opinions of what's good (and what's not) to see for the time you are in Glasgow. If you have the time, grab a ticket on the "hop on, hop off" bus in Glasgow to get a really good idea of things to see and do.
louis 15 - Belgium
Prely - France
CathieB - England
The best hostel I have ever stayed in, clean, friendly, excellent facilities, good position for visiting sights, near to subway and local bus services. Would highly recommend it.
Visa - Belgium
Maureen - Australia
Eline - Netherlands
Yossarian - Germany
July 2009
Bob Flemming - England
Peggynut - Scotland
Great place to stay & see this fabulous City - a weekend is NOT enough Time.
Nemo - England
Koen Nieuwborg - Belgium
JO - England
petrus germishuys - South Africa
Finn - Denmark
hamidah - Indonesia
sarah - United States of America
Epic problems - England
Roberto - Italy
mary - Germany
Katberlin - Germany
meow - Singapore
jan Melloy - England
Jennifer from HK - Hong Kong
orafo13 - Spain
si vais con coche en el hostel os proporcionan tickets de parking de medio día
cmjr - Canada
zizzi4 - Italy
Bincarra - Australia
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely historic building, good breakfast ,good facilities, especially at the front desk For first timers over 70 getting there in a hired car from Glasgow Airport was a bit difficult but after 3 days we were OK
Claudio - Scotland
aegialichick - Scotland
maybe not everybody's cup of tea (especially not those who like the new Edinburgh hostel) but I love the Glasgow hostel with al its nooks and crannies and in a great peaceful location 15 minutes walk from city centre, and just across the road from Kelvingrove park .... see if you can get a room with a park view ....
....... - Canada
Jules - Norway
The SYHA hostels are friendly and I have only received good experience from them. The staff is really friendly and willing to help you if you have any questions regarding the hostels or how to get directions in the city. Despite the fact that the beds are a little too hard for my liking, it is most definitely a great place to stay if you need a secure accomodation with a very friendly atmosphere. They have internet access which makes it easier for you to stay in touch, and you are very likely to make some good friends during your stay!
Hostelling with children - England
This hostel is in a fantastic position overlooking Kelvingrove Park and a pleasant walk from the city centre. If you're travelling with small children there is a lovely playpark in the park , next door to nice (although quite expensive) cafe. Trying to find the place by car was a bit of a nightmare so make sure you have a map as well as the directions in case, as we did, you go completely wrong.
mimi - Norway
Frenchguy - France
Ninad Raikar - India
Try to time your trip to Glasgow during a festival at Glasgow. There are many more things to do then. Also watch one of the shows of the Stand Comedy Club. They are situated at West End.
Theo - Netherlands
Carolyn - Scotland
skydancer - Scotland
June 2009
Lovely position opposite the park .... 20 min walk into centre of town. Friendly helpful staff ... lovely fair trade cafe . great place to stay to visit Glasgow .
Raul - Spain
Staff very friendly. The hostel is not very close to the city centre, but there are frequent buses, and the neighbourhood is very quiet, close to a huge park. Rooms are spacious and very clean, no lockers in the rooms but there is a luggage room.
davrg05 - England
Andrea - Canada
1 stars
sandy - Canada
Deborah - England
Heinz - Austria
puffo - Italy
Ruth - England
Great location. Very good breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff. Quite expensive for a small room for 3, but perhaps not bad for city centre.
carol young - England
See above
BArney - Germany
abc - Republic of China (Taiwan)
p - England
davrg - England
Merlin - England
Situated in a beautiful area of the city centre near the West End and right beside the park and in a very plush and huge town house in an upmarket crescent. Most needs are catered for with a good range of facilities and the breakfast is pretty good. There are a lot of stairs so well worth inquiring beforehand if you have a walking disability. Staff are very friendly and helpful and let you get on with things with no fuss at all.
Molly - England
Walker - Germany
ben - England
sarah - England
arany - Germany
May 2009
Shay - Ireland (Republic)
mb - England
TJ - England
sort out your website, i did this for may 8 and it hasn't changed!
efficient, great building, good choice.
Patrick - Belgium
screen name - Germany
Lexx - Canada
ronald - Germany
Anna - England
An impressive building with an air of nostalgia Clean very comfortable beds Patient helpful staff
anjou - France
oscar - England
OLDMAN - Belgium
Tesla - England
Emmanuel - France
rick - Chile
cosmic - Japan
Jas - India
April 2009
Its a pretty good place to stay friendly staff nice room nice place overall location was also pretty good
Amit - India
AW - Germany
Cannot think of anything else Hostel is a good starting point for West Highland Way but that is somewhat obvious
tom - Latvia
rrredhead - Poland
Jacqui - Scotland
SVC - England
Bobby - England
November 2008