Glasgow Youth Hostel Reviews

Perfect location on hill between West End and main city centre 20 minute walk each way. Sits right next to a nice park. Shops 5 minute walk. Staff faultless, friendly and approachable. Building impressive tall ceilinged mansion of a place. Big kitchen, well kitted out (no free tea or coffee though... normally a staple in a hostel). Cook for yourself or buy one of their meals (not tried myself). Lounge big with 5 computers and WIFI. Atmosphere strangely dead for such a nice place. Price just OK

We had a very short stay, 1 night, got there late and left very early. We stayed in the 8 bed girls dorm. The area was really good, easy access to pubs, supermarket and sights. Everything in the hostel was clean and staff friendly and very helpful and I would definitely return to stay here again.

Beautiful old building in a lovely area. I liked the location in between the west end, the shopping area and near parks (was lucky enough to have some very warm weather), which allowed for different day trips to different areas. Price seemed a little steep but I only paid for a bus to get their with my bag on the first day and was then able to walk everywhere (may not be the case in bad weather).

Good location, especially when arriving via the underground in good weather as it is a nice walking route from the underground station via the riverside and park. I would advising booking as this is a city hostel which will be busy. Bed springs squeeky so take earplugs. Very helpful staff.

Not bad, but not worth it. Although the staff were very nice and helpful, this hostel didn't have much energy to it and felt rather run down. Also, the bathroom taps don't have drinkable water and you have to go all the way to the kitchen in the basement to find a tap with safe drinking water. It was just fine as far as hostels go, but lacked the usually character and value of YHA places and I don't think it was worth the 20 pounds. It is in a pretty location though, near the park and uni.

Fantastic hostel, lots of character and it a really nice part of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend!

This hostel has a lot of potential. It's absolutely massive, with large dorms and common rooms. The staff are very helpful with all your questions. Security is a concern, however. My dorm room was permanently unlocked the entirety of my stay, and when I told the staff about the problem, nothing was done. They purportedly have free wifi and computers, but the server was down, so I can't comment. It's also rather hard to find, coming from the train station. A decent hostel.

An incredible building for an outstanding hostel. Clean, huge, and functional. Great views over the city. But it's a bit expensive.

The location was great! Situated just enough out of city center to be relaxing but right down the road from the metro for a quick ride to city center-- Great restaurants and pubs all around. Westend rocks!

Good location in a safe neighborhood. Between the city center and west end. Nice rooms and lounges. Offer breakfast and lunches.

Very lovely staff, dorm was clean and comfortable beds.

All good; it's in an old, spacious, characterful terraced house in a nice, safe part of town and not far from a green area. There's a large, bay-windowed common room, 3 internet computers in total, and a decent self-catering area. It's a 15-20 min walk to centre of town with some good eateries nearby. Staff are efficient, friendly and helpful. Only moan is the lack of individual lockers in each room (2 lockers for 8 beds in my dorm). Otherwise, unreservedly recommended.

Was dissapointed that you had to pay for the internet. Alot of the other Hostels I have stayed at all had free wifi. They also had free music playing in the games room, Found that you had to pay for alot of extra's at this hostel (eg, washing machines, dryers, even soap, pool table, jukebox, breakfast). Everything had a price and the atmosphere was very dead (maybe because people didn't want to pay for everything?)

The hostel is very nice, the only problem is that is quite far away from the bus station.

The Hostel was really good!! All was clean, they have a lot of facilities as a towels, internet... And the staff was really great, we had a warm welcome and she explained us all that we needed about the city and the hostel. So I recomend that Hostel if you have to travel to Glasgow!!

I thought that the prices were too expensive. It could definitely been cheaper. I have stayed in other hostels, just as great, but with other perks such as free internet/desktops and all-you-eat breakfast (from 6am-12pm), for half the price. The kitchen was one of the smaller ones that I have seen. The staff is excellent. I had trouble using my key card and the showers at one point and a staff member arrived immediately to help me.

This hostel was a very pleasant surprise. The building has charm and character. It is clean, has plenty of facilities and is very spacious (one of those grand old houses but welcoming) . It was a relaxing stay for me. The staff were helpful and friendly. LB

Very good location. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Only stayed one night, so didn't use much of the facilities available, but found the hostel very clean and the staff welcoming, with help available when I arrived late and didn't understand the key card system. The Hostel is in a lovely, quiet area but fairly handy for the subway and coffee shops etc, just across the park, as long as you don't mind an uphill walk with your heavy bags! I will definitely stay here again next time I'm in Glasgow and will recommend it to friends.

Very enjoyable stay - gave me a full hostel experience. Very helpful and positive staff too!