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

Things to do in Glasgow

Here's what's happening in the city over the next few weeks.

Barbie®: The Exhibition

12 Oct

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More

12 Oct

Barbie®: The Exhibition

13 Oct

A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute (The Jazz Room)

13 Oct

Barbie®: The Exhibition

14 Oct

honestav

14 Oct

Barbie®: The Exhibition

15 Oct

Comedy Drag Bingo

15 Oct

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

Child Friendly
Credit Cards Accepted
No Curfew
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(2151)

Value for Money
8.6
Security
9.4
Atmosphere
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
9.5
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.4

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 Sept 2026

Leopoldo

Male, 41+, USA

Fancy building. It was an elegant hotel converted hostel. Very comfortable common areas.

Stayed in Sept 2026

9.7

Wendy

Female, 31-40, Scotland

We were pleasantly surprised by the double private room. Lots of space and most importantly it was very quiet. I liked the double door system so that the entrance in to our room wasnt straight from the corridor. Nice and clean too. It was the only room under £100 for 1 night in Glasgow we could find

Stayed in Sept 2026

9.4

Isabelle

Female, 18-24, Ireland

The rooms were very clean and there were alarms on the door which made me feel very safe. All the staff were super friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this to solo travellers and also first time solo travellers. there was a laundry room which had washing powder, and also the self-catering kitchen was filled with kitchen supplies for any meal that you could think to make. The reception is also stocked full of beverages and snack snacks in case you get peckish.

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