Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow Youth Hostel offers 4-star VisitScotland accredited accommodations in a Victorian townhouse overlooking Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End, close to award-winning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars. The hostel offer guests a great range of comfortable rooms with attached bathroom and spacious shared accommodations with private lockers. There’s also a self-contained apartment sleeping up to 6 people. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large lounge with views over the park, television room, games room, laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage. Reception is open 24 hours a day. There are no car parking spaces at the hostel, but limited on-street Pay & Display spaces can be found in the surrounding area. Glasgow Youth Hostel is within easy reach of many of Glasgow’s main attractions, including the SSE Hydro and SEC.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- KlaraUnited States of America“The staff was super nice and helpful. The hostel has a great location.”
- CristianColombia“Great location, very nice beds and pillows. Amazing common areas”
- AliUnited States of America“The beds were beyond comfortable, plush with a soft blanket. The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout everyone’s visit. I’ll go back there whenever I go to Glasgow.”
- SaraUnited Kingdom“Very comfy. Great building. Loads of space to hang out.”
- NoahUnited Kingdom“The location was great! Very clean and had everything we needed for a place to crash after a concert. I liked the activity rooms throughout the property.”
- KalinaUnited Kingdom“The hostel is in the beautiful West End, right above Kelvingrove park. The area is green and classy. Very comfortable, quiet, beautiful vintage style lounges and decor.”
- AndreaUnited States of America“Very clean hostel with good amenities. Loved their system for checking out. I would book again!”
- NicoleCanada“Really great location, beautiful building, room was great! Free water and coffee/tea in the lobby.”
- JohanneUnited States of America“Good location in a quiet neighborhood, bedroom clean, bathroom & shower in the room,feels like you are in a hotel”
- StaceyUnited States of America“While my bedroom was a perfectly adequate, regular hostel room, the common rooms of the hostel were gorgeous! This particular location is in a terrace townhouse, and the space was lovely. So was the view from my room!”
Area info
Amenities of Glasgow Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Darts
- Ping-pong
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesGlasgow Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations (Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodations can be unisex). Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 17.00 until 22.00 and check-out from 08.00 until 10.00. The hostel is closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00, though access may be arranged – please contact the hostel in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Glasgow Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Glasgow Youth Hostel
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Guests staying at Glasgow Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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The prices at Glasgow Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Glasgow Youth Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Glasgow Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Darts
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Glasgow Youth Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Glasgow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.