The 6 Best Hotels Nearest to Glasgow Central Station

The best places to stay within 350 meters of Glasgow Central, one of the main railway stations in Glasgow, Scotland

Contents:

Best hotels near Glasgow Central station
- Top 3 picks
- Table summary of all six hotels
FAQs
1. Is Glasgow Central and Queen Street the same station?
2. Which is the main train station in Glasgow?
3. What time does Glasgow Central Station close?
4. How do you get to the airport from Glasgow Central Station?
5. Are there showers in Glasgow Central Station?
6. Are there luggage storage facilities at Glasgow Central Station?
7. Is there Wi-Fi at Glasgow Central Station?
8. Which Glasgow hotels have a pool?
9. Which Glasgow hotels have a spa?
10. Which Glasgow hotels have a family room?
11. Which Glasgow hotels have a single room?
12. Which Glasgow hotels accept dogs?
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Quick Picks

Nearest – Motel One Glasgow

Best – Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow

Cheapest – ibis Styles Glasgow Central

Glasgow is a city in west central Scotland on the banks of the River Clyde. It is the largest city in Scotland in terms of population and is one of the most visited cities in the whole United Kingdom. It has two main train stations: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, the busiest and 3rd busiest railway stations in Scotland, respectively.

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There are six hotels with great reviews and ratings within 350 meters (around 5 minutes’ walk) of Glasgow Central station. The top three (3) picks are described in more detail below and all six are summarized in the table that follows. To ensure quality, all the hotels shortlisted below needed to have a rating of at least 8/10 at Booking.com — where only verified guests can rate and review hotels — and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

1. Motel One Glasgow

Motel One Glasgow is just across the street from one of Glasgow Central’s exits. It’s also one of the most highly rated among the hotels in the area. Despite its central location, the rooms are quiet. Previous guests praise its clean, comfortable rooms, good breakfast, and exceptionally helpful staff. All rooms can sleep two, with a choice of double, queen, or king rooms. Pets may be allowed, subject to additional charges.

32 meters from Glasgow Central train station
9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.6 / 5 at Google Reviews

2. Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow

Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow is our pick for the best hotel near Glasgow Central station, although it just edges out Motel One and ibis Styles Glasgow Central. Compared to the latter, Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow is much closer to the station; compared to Motel One, its ratings are higher by the narrowest of margins and it has the added advantage of offering a single room, which makes it a great place to stay for solo travellers. In addition, Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow has a homier feel compared to the other two and are adored by previous guests for its free ice cream and cupcakes on arrival, great breakfast, and friendly, welcoming staff. Single, double, twin, and triple rooms are available; pets are not allowed.

94 meters from Glasgow Central train station
9 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

3. ibis Styles Glasgow Central

Among the hotels in this shortlist, ibis Styles Glasgow Central offers the cheapest room rates, based on lowest price for the next 12 months. Despite the low cost, its ratings are remarkably high, with previous guests highlighting, among others, the friendly staff and excellent customer service, good shower water pressure, variety of food at breakfast, and of course the central location and great value for money. The hotel is only 5 minutes’ walk to Glasgow Central station and 10 minutes on foot to Buchanan Bus Station. They have a luggage storage area that guests are welcome to use on the day of arrival and departure, as well as a hospitality area with free coffee and juice 24/7. Guests who need to leave early, before the 6:30 AM start of breakfast, can request a takeaway bag. Pets are not allowed.

350 meters from Glasgow Central train station
8.9 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.6 / 5 at Google Reviews
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Best hotels within 5 minutes’ walking distance of Glasgow Central station

Hotel Name	Distance	Rating	Starts at
Motel One Glasgow	32 m	9.0	£69
voco Grand Central Glasgow	50 m	8.6	£76
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow	61 m	8.6	£105
Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow	94 m	9.0	£80
Hotel Indigo Glasgow	270 m	8.4	£85
ibis Styles Glasgow Central	350 m	8.9	£59

FAQs

Is Glasgow Central and Queen Street the same station?

No. Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street are Glasgow’s principal railway stations and although they are located quite close to each other — less than 10 minutes by foot — they are two separate stations.

Which is the main train station in Glasgow?

Glasgow Central is the busiest railway station in Scotland and is served by long-distance trains from England (including the sleeper train from London) as well as trains from the south of Scotland. However, Glasgow Queen Street is also served by a lot of trains, mostly from places north of Glasgow, and is the third busiest station in Scotland.

What time does Glasgow Central Station close?

Glasgow Central Station closes at 00:30 every day. It then opens at 04:00 from Monday to Saturday and at 07:00 on Sunday.

How do you get to the airport from Glasgow Central Station?

The quickest way to travel between Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow International Airport is through the Glasgow Airport Express bus. It departs from St Vincent Street near Glasgow Central. It also stops at George Square near Queen Street Station and at the Buchanan Bus Station.

Are there showers in Glasgow Central Station?

Yes, there are showers within the toilets near the Union Street Exit which travellers can use for £5.

Are there luggage storage facilities at Glasgow Central Station?

Yes, there is a luggage storage facility near Platform 1.

Is there Wi-Fi at Glasgow Central Station?

Yes, there is free public Wi-Fi at Glasgow Central.

Which Glasgow hotels have a pool?

These are the hotels in Glasgow that have a swimming pool:

Crowne Plaza Glasgow
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Glasgow Argyle Hotel
Glasgow Marriott Hotel
Hilton Glasgow
Kimpton – Blythswood Square Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow
Village Hotel Glasgow

Which Glasgow hotels have a spa?

Hotels in Glasgow that have a spa include Kimpton – Blythswood Square Hotel and Crowne Plaza Glasgow.

Which Glasgow hotels have a family room?

These are the hotels in Glasgow with rooms that can accommodate up to FOUR adults and have ratings of at least 8/10.

Albion Hotel has a family room for up to 4.
Argyll Guest House has a quadruple room.
Argyll Hotel has a family room for up to 5.
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central has a queen room with two queen beds for up to 4.
Glasgow Youth Hostel has private rooms that can accommodate up to 4, 6, or 8 adults.
Hilton Glasgow has several queen and king rooms for up to 4.
Hotel Indigo Glasgow has a twin room with two large double beds for up to 4.
Kelvingrove Hotel – Sauchiehall St has a family room for up to 4.
Moxy Glasgow Merchant City has a “Moxyfied Family Sleeper” for up to 4.
Moxy Glasgow SEC has a family queen room for up to 4.
Number 10 Hotel has a two-bedroom suite for up to 4.
Sandyford Lodge – Hotel West has a quadruple room.
Seton Guest House has a family room for up to 4.
voco Grand Central – Glasgow has a premium “double double room” for up to 4.
West Highland Way Hotel has a family room that can accommodate up to 7 adults and double/twin rooms that can accommodate up to 5.

Which Glasgow hotels have a single room?

These are the hotels in Glasgow that offer single rooms and have ratings of at least 8/10.

Acorn Hotel
Albion Hotel
Ambassador Hotel
Argyll Guest House
Argyll Hotel
Babbity Bowsters
The Burnside Hotel
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Grasshopper Hotel Glasgow
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow – City Centre Riverside
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow – City Centre Theatreland
Holiday Inn Glasgow – City Centre Theatreland
Kelvingrove Hotel – Sauchiehall St
Park of Drumquhassle
Sandyford Hotel
Sandyford Lodge – Hotel West
Seton Guest House
voco Grand Central – Glasgow
The Z Hotel Glasgow

Which Glasgow hotels accept dogs?

Here’s a list of hotels in Glasgow that accept pets and have ratings of at least 8/10. Most of them charge extra for pets but three welcome pets without any additional charges. Of those three, the most central is voco Grand Central Glasgow.

Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC – charges may apply
Glasgow Youth Hostel – charges may apply
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside – charges may apply (20 GBP)
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Theatreland – charges may apply
ibis Glasgow City Centre Sauchiehall St – charges may apply
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel – charges may apply
Malmaison Glasgow – charges may apply
Motel One Glasgow – charges may apply
Moxy Glasgow Merchant City – charges may apply
Moxy Glasgow SEC – charges may apply
One Devonshire Gardens – charges may apply
Park of Drumquhassle – FREE
Radisson RED Hotel Glasgow – charges may apply
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel – charges may apply
voco Grand Central Glasgow – FREE
West Highland Way Hotel – FREE

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Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. Prices are based on the lowest room rate in the next 12 months at Booking.com or the hotel website. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.