About

Glasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End, close to award-winning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars.

Within easy reach of many of Glasgow’s main attractions, including the OVO Hydro and SEC, this hostel is a fantastic alternative to a hotel and a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups wanting to explore the city on a budget.

The hostel offers guests a great range of comfortable en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation with private lockers. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large comfortable lounge with views over the park, television room, games room, laundry, secure bike store and luggage storage for guests arriving early and wanting to explore the city.

Reception
• April to October Open 24 hours
• Check-in from 4pm to 11pm
• Checkout by 10am
• Nov to Mar 7am to 10pm
• Check-in from 4pm to 11pm
Checkout by 10am


There are no car parking spaces at the hostel, but limited on-street Pay & Display spaces can be found in the surrounding area.

Glasgow is one of dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct to check availability of a private room. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.

For more information, check the section on our website on ‘travelling with your best friend’!

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

A Visitor Levy will apply to all overnight stays in Glasgow from 25 January 2027

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Child Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(2137)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    8.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Glasgow Youth Hostel offers a beautiful historic building with spacious common areas and friendly, helpful staff. It's located in a lovely area next to a park, though be aware of the many stairs as there's no lift. Some guests noted issues with room temperature and shower functionality.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
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Emma
Female, 25-30, Canada
Friendly staff, free luggage storage. Having only 2 outlets far from the bunks is frustrating, especially in a 8 person dorm. Quite a walk from city centre but conveniently close to university of Glasgow.
Stayed in Jul 2026
6.9
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Hannah
Female, 31-40, New Zealand
The hostel is very basic and I didn’t feel like it was worth the price. The positives - comfortable bed, quiet and spacious room, large common areas and the staff were friendly and helpful. The negatives - toilets missing basic hand hygiene (one had no soap and one had no way to dry your hands), unpleasant odours throughout much of the hostel but notably the dining area and kitchen, which are also stuffy, no elevator and 3 flights of stairs
Stayed in Jun 2026
8.6
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Bryndis
Female, 31-40, Scotland
Really pleasant stay. The water not being drinkable and the lack of elevator are the only issues really. The rest is good. The room could have done with a toilet separate to the shower room so someone could use toilet when shower in use but that's a minor inconvenience. The locker was a bit damaged but functional. The staff were lovely. The building is real old and grand. Waiting areas are lovely and quiet. Clean and calming vibe. I have been a few times and will visit again.
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Location

7/8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
4.4km from city centre