City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide

Glasgow

George Square which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
George Square which includes a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Glasgow which includes a bridge, night scenes and a river or creek
Buchanan Street showing night scenes and street scenes
Duke of Wellington Statue featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Buchanan Street showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Buchanan Street

4.5/5(717 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 featuring heritage architecture, a city and a monument

George Square

4.5/5(556 reviews)

The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.

George Square
Princes Square is a shopping centre with a peacock sculpture over the facade on Buchanan Street in central Glasgow, Scotland. In 2016, it was voted Scotland's best building of the last 100 years. #LikeALocal

Merchant City

4.5/5(172 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
From the bottom

University of Strathclyde

Walk around the campus at University of Strathclyde during your visit to Glasgow. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

University of Strathclyde
A view from The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's steps. Donald Dewar Statue is seen on the center-right. Buchanan Street is the main shopping street of Scotland's biggest city Glasgow. #OrbitzTravel #scotland #glasgow

Sauchiehall Street

4/5(311 reviews)

During your trip to Glasgow, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sauchiehall Street. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral

4.5/5(173 reviews)

This Gothic cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow and is Scotland's finest medieval church, with majestic stained-glass windows.

Glasgow Cathedral

Things to do

he dramatic landscape of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys.

Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow

Rp1.513.197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Rp972.114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

Rp1.490.270
per adult
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

Rp1.513.197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure from Glasgow

Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure

Rp1.137.191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Couple sitting neat harbor in Edinburgh

Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour

Rp1.375.634
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in City Centre Glasgow

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City

4 out of 5
50 Renfrew Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.485.677 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.485.677
Rp1.782.812 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,404 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, a lovely room with good breakfast!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Clayton Hotel Glasgow

Clayton Hotel Glasgow

4 out of 5
298 Clyde Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.277.015 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.277.015
Rp1.532.418 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,673 reviews)
very pleasant

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Clayton Hotel Glasgow
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG

4 out of 5
99 Gordon Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.516.041 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.516.041
Rp1.819.249 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,235 reviews)
The room was great . We were on the side away from the train station so we never heard that and you're right in the city center which was very convenient. Staff were exceptional and answered any questions we had

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
The Social Hub Glasgow

The Social Hub Glasgow

4 out of 5
15 Candleriggs Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.376.034 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.376.034
Rp1.651.241 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,440 reviews)
Great location with a good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Social Hub Glasgow
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

4 out of 5
36 Cambridge Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.451.152 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.451.152
Rp1.741.383 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,406 reviews)
It's a generic Hilton. Clean, spacious and average amenities for a Hilton.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Bath Street Glasgow Scotland
The price is Rp1.434.991 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.434.991
Rp1.722.034 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Glasgow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay clean and luxury room. Great service.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow

Clock Steeple Tower on the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow City

Merchant City

While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.

Merchant City
River Clyde at Nighttime The red bridge is the suspension footbridge while the blue bridge is Glasgow Bridge

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
It’s well known that Glaswegians like to embellish their statues. Here is Joseph Lister, British surgeon and pioneer of antiseptic surgery, with googly eyes.

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.

Kelvinbridge
Glasgow Necropolis showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a cemetery

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.

Dennistoun
At the tower that doesn't work !

Kinning Park

If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.

Kinning Park
Skyline of Glasgow at the Pacific Quay, Scotland, UK

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

City Centre Glasgow Travel Guide