City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
George Square
The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.
Merchant City
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.
Sauchiehall Street
During your trip to Glasgow, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sauchiehall Street. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Glasgow Cathedral
This Gothic cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow and is Scotland's finest medieval church, with majestic stained-glass windows.
Things to do
Full-Day Loch Ness Glencoe and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in City Centre Glasgow
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Beautiful building, excellent amenities and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
The entire experience was fantastic. Staff were the highlight. From the front desk to the breakfast servers all top notch with friendly hospitality!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Lovely girl on front desk, very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and has great amenities. This is now my go to hotel when visiting Glasgow
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Social Hub Glasgow
What a fabulous hotel. Already looking to book again and even looking at other Social Hub hotels overseas. Loved it!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
Room was excellent, great size, brilliant shower. Breakfast was lovely something there to cater for anyone. Will be back, stayed in lots of hotels and this was excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
The room was so clean, the staff in reception were really friendly when we arrived and I believe her name was Elizabeth recommended some restaurants and places to visit while we were in Glasgow. Thank you so much.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow
Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and City Chambers.
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.
Kelvinbridge
While you're in Kelvinbridge, take in top sights like Great Western Road and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.
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 Barrowland Ballroom and Merchant City.
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Kinning Park or Glasgow Science Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
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.
