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Glasgow Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to University of Glasgow

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Glasgow Youth Hostel offers a lively social scene and practical comforts. Guests enjoy the arcade/game room, shoot pool, and dine at the on-site restaurant. The lobby is perfect for coffee, and rooms have WiFi. Previous travelers consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Ensuite (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 6BY

What's nearby

  • Kelvingrove Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sauchiehall Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Glasgow - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • OVO Hydro - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kelvinbridge Station - 9 min walk
  • Glasgow Charing Cross Station - 14 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glasgow University Union - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Railyard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eusebi Deli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Offshore - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Glasgow Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel near University of Glasgow
Close to Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and OVO Hydro, Glasgow Youth Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, secured bicycle storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Glasgow Youth Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

SYHA Glasgow Hostel
SYHA Hostel
Glasgow Youth Hostel
SYHA Glasgow
Glasgow Youth
Glasgow Youth Hostel Glasgow
Glasgow Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Glasgow Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Glasgow

Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Glasgow Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Glasgow Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glasgow Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glasgow Youth Hostel located?

Located in Glasgow Westend, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kelvingrove Park and University of Glasgow. OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kelvinbridge Station is 9 minutes by foot and St Georges Cross Station is 14 minutes.

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