TOURIST INFO
Glasgow is one of the friendliest cities in the world and the local Glaswegians will be happy to help you if you need directions or recommendations. On this page is information about travel, accommodation, and essentials. Also check out our tourist guides, including a checklist of things to do before you leave the city, translations of some of the more common and colourful phrases you may hear during your visit, and information on some of the amazing sites that can be found within easy reach of Glasgow.
glasgow essentials
A quick guide to some things you will want to have with you before you visit Glasgow.
umbrella or
rain jacket
Glasgow is known for its rainfall, even in the summer months, so bring a brolly just in case.
WALKING
BOOTS
The city is built on a series of drumlins, so bring a good pair of shoes for those steep hills.
TASTE
BUDS
Hearty beer, fiery whiskies, spicy haggis and succulent salmon - indulge those taste buds!
A SENSE OF HUMOUR
The citizens of Glasgow love a good laugh, so bring a sense of humour to join in the banter.
glasgow TRAVEL
For bus, train and subway stations and timetables, visit Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
AIRPORT
TRAIN
BUS
glasgow ACCOMODATION
Glasgow has hundreds of hotels that cater to a variety of budget and location needs. Here is a selection we would recommend based on personal experience.
BUDGET
The Kelvin Hotel West End
Clifton Hotel
Euro Hostel Glasgow
MODEST
Point A Hotel
Acorn Hotel
Village Hotel Glasgow
SWANKY
ABode Glasgow
Radisson Blu/Red
Malmaison Glasgow
LUXURIOUS
One Devonshire Gardens
Blythswood Square
Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor