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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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.
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.
Things to do
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
From Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William, and Glencoe Day Trip
Top hotels in City Centre Glasgow
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Room was modern and comfortable, but could have been cleaner (scuffs on walls, a/c smelled a little smokey when it was on). Annoying half-wall shower so the mat was constantly soaked, and poor ventilation so there was condensation on everything. Was right in front of the elevators but noise wasnt ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Deluxe double room in west tower immaculate, lots of space and so comfy, staff let us check in really early, that was a huge win.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Social Hub Glasgow
Good place to stay for a short city break
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
YOTEL Glasgow
The room was great. Compact but served our purpose. The moving bed was great for watching TV. Staff were friendly. The air conditioning worked really well because the room would have been very warm.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Spotless friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
Great value hotel in centre of Glasgow. Rooms are well finished and the bathrooms are huge and look brand new. We didn’t eat in the hotel but finished of our night in the very nice bar next to the restaurant. We would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Centre Glasgow
Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.
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 Sauchiehall Street 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 People's Palace and Winter Gardens.
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.
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.
