North West Travel Guide
Glasgow
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Popular places to visit
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.
Botanic Gardens
Tour the park and arboretum with century-old trees, have a picnic on the lawn, watch a concert, or admire the design of the impressive 19th-century glasshouses.
Kelvingrove Park
After visiting Kelvingrove Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glasgow. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Things to do
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles
Full-Day Loch Ness Glencoe and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Top hotels in North West
Radisson RED Glasgow
Stayed here a few times and always had a lovely time. Easy parking for £12.50 overnight, and the rooms are spacious and modern. There's quite a lot of building work going on round the hotel just now which wasn't the best view out our window, but if you were in the upper rooms you probably won't notice. ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel Glasgow by IHG
General temperature in hotel felt really cold. All other things were fine.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Moxy Glasgow SEC
Nice clean room.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC
It was good
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Best Western Glasgow Hotel
It's somewhere to sleep, nothing more. And it does that well, rooms are a bit better than expected for the price
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Great hotel in a superb location with an excellent service and helpful, professional staff.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North West
Glasgow Westend
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Glasgow Westend. Check out top attractions like Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum, and jump on the metro at Hillhead Station or Kelvinhall 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.
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.
North Glasgow
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in North Glasgow. You might want to make time for a stop at Hillside Path or Spinal Chord.
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.
City Centre Glasgow
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Glasgow. Check out top attractions like Buchanan Street and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and jump on the metro at Buchanan Street Station or St Enoch Station to see more of the city.
