Best hotels in Glasgow
15 Glasgow
15 Woodside Place, Glasgow, G3 7QL
A charming hotel that is just a stones’ throw away from Kelvingrove Park. Quiet, cozy and perfect after a day’s walking. The Scottish-themed rooms are a delight, bask in the traditional tartan décor. The Scottish breakfast is not to be missed so you’re sure to leave feeling satiated.
Dakota Glasgow
179 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4DP
An affordable luxury hotel, understated beauty at its finest. The building is modern, and inside it is cleanly decorated with excellent service and complimentary gym access. It offers plenty of fantastic amenities that really put it in the luxury category and is close to the city center for you to sightsee at your leisure.
CitizenM Glasgow
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW
This hotel is fresh, funky and a whole lot of fun. The lounge is a wonder to behold, and the rooms are soundproof to shut out the outside world so you can get a good nights’ sleep. If you get in a little bit later from a concert and feel hungry, there’s also an on-site 24-hour café with cold food and snacks available.
Best restaurants in Glasgow
Absurd Bird
3 Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow G2 1QY
A burger joint like no other in Glasgow, this place knows how to prepare chicken in a range of different ways to really bring out the flavors it uses. Drop in on a Wednesday for Bottomless Wing Wednesday – definitely one to add to the favorites list.
Glaschu
32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AB
Glaschu is Gaelic for Glasgow and it’s clear how much the city means to the owners and staff here. They put their heart and soul into the menu which is produced using local ingredients from the Glasgow markets. Tuck into a delicious Sunday Roast with all the trimmings, prepare to be amazed. Oh, and it’s pronounced Glas-a-hoo.
Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow G12 9BG
No, it’s not a bike shop, but a Vietnamese canteen with bikes in it. This is perfect for those who want to grab a meal but not sure what to try, so get a couple of sharing plates and dig in.
Best things to do in Glasgow
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
Most of the UK’s museums are free and this is one of the most popular in Scotland. It has over 8,000 artefacts and artworks in it and contains various different exhibits: from arms and armor, to art and natural history. It is well worth a visit and the park has lovely walking routes and a picnic area.
Glasgow Science Museum
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
Located on the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration area, this is a very popular museum showcasing various different areas of science. There’s a flight academy, an under 7s area and a space exploration exhibit all about the universe. A great day out for all the family.
Scottish Football Museum
Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9BA
Glasgow is known for its football rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and it’s explained in detail throughout this Museum. Based at Hampden Park stadium, which is also the national stadium for Scotland, this has plenty of permanent exhibits on the history of Scottish football and visiting exhibits about women in football.
