The Best Hotels to Book in Glasgow, Scotland

If you’re looking for a quieter stay, consider this charming bed and breakfast just off Kelvingrove Park. It’s a top spot for a cultural weekender – you’re just steps from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the award-winning transport museum and the botanical gardens, as well as just a 20-minute walk from the city centre and station. Choose from one of five Scottish-themed rooms and suites, all with plenty of chintz, tartan and complimentary Tunnock’s Teacakes. The full (and we mean full) breakfast is another plus.

Looking for a pad that really represents the character of the city? Look no further than this hotel in Glasgow. Its listed 19th-century building dates back to the industrial heyday of the city. It has since been gorgeously updated – in line with Glasgow’s renaissance in the mid-2000s – into a slickly Instagrammable boutique hotel. Take advantage of its city-centre location on Bath Street to enjoy the famous late-night bar scene. Bring on the Buckfast.

Part of a small chain of luxury Scottish hotels, this Dakota prides itself on “elegant style and impeccable service at affordable prices”. Just as its smart modern building stands out among the Victorian squares in the Glasgow city centre, its service and amenities are a cut above the local competition. You’ll love the combination of high-thread-count bed linens, monsoon showers, excellent in-house dining, TV with unlimited sport and movie channels, and complimentary 24/7 gym access.

You can’t miss this futuristic, charcoal-grey structure on Renfrew Street. It attracts an arty crowd, thanks to its co-working space-style lounge decked out with black Chesterfield sofas, abstract art on the walls and Scandi-style lighting. Expect a good night’s sleep – extra-large king beds come as standard, alongside soundproof windows and blackout blinds. Feeling peckish in the middle of the night? There’s an on-site 24-hour cafe serving cold food and snacks.

Treat your other half to a night or two at this Hotel du Vin outpost in a Victorian townhouse in the chic West End. Bed down in one of 49 sumptuously decorated rooms and suites, complete with monsoon showers and large bay windows. Dine at the on-site restaurant, which has a cigar shack and a well-stocked whisky room. In the morning, tuck into oak-smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast before exploring the nearby Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Directly above Glasgow Central Station, this city-centre hotel is perfect for travellers on a budget. Each of the 30 rooms comes with panoramic views across the rooftops, as well as custom-designed furniture and Caledonian oak floors; traditional influences combine with contemporary Scandinavian design to create a clean aesthetic. Breakfast (included in the room rate) features fresh, locally sourced ingredients supplied daily by the finest producers in Glasgow.

Splash out on a stay at this five-star spa hotel, set in a beautiful Georgian townhouse close to Sauchiehall Street. As soon as you step inside the marble lobby – complete with a grand piano and Italianate columns – you’ll see why it’s regarded as one of the finest luxury hotels in Glasgow. The real showstopper here is the renowned spa; hop between the steaming sauna and icy shower before soaking your tired limbs in the hydrotherapy pool. Top off the day with a negroni in the Salon, followed by fresh-off-the-boat baked sole, drenched in caper butter, at the Iasg seafood restaurant.

Once a former power station, Hotel Indigo Glasgow occupies a beautifully restored 19th-century building. Inside, panelled walls and rich fabrics reflect the heritage. Each room features an oversized bed, Egyptian cotton sheets and a walk-in rainfall shower as standard. Enjoy classic dishes at the on-site Turbine 75 restaurant before strolling to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for an evening of high-brow entertainment.

Ever wanted to spend a night in a Scottish castle? While it’s not quite a castle (despite its appearance), this 19th-century baronial villa makes for a dramatic and memorable stay, just a few miles from Glasgow city centre. Book a tower suite for the real storybook experience before heading down for traditional afternoon tea in the library, complete with artfully decorated cakes and champagne upon request. Pollok Country Park and the Burrell Collection are under a 10-minute walk away.

City-centre location? Check. Rooftop restaurant? Check. Complimentary minibars in every room? Check. You couldn’t ask for more from this boutique hotel in Glasgow, next to Queen Street station. If you book a club or executive room, it comes with exclusive access to a seventh-floor lounge with complimentary tea, coffee and house drinks. Shopaholics will appreciate the quick access to fashionable Buchanan Street, while art lovers are a three-minute stroll from the Gallery of Modern Art.