Glasgow Hostels

[Ryan LGY]

Hello all,

I've been going through the archives and there seems to be very little info about hostels in Glasgow. I've gone through several of the hostel research databases but good Glasgow hostels seem few and far between - or at least I'm not looking hard enough.

Does anyone have any favourite Glasgow hostels they can share? I'm on the verge of considering several cheapo hotels as well as they do not seem much more expensive and the reviews are decent.

Cheers and thanks.


(I just realised this thread is in the wrong section. Sorry mods!)

[Mark from Georgia]

1. The best source for hostels in the British Isles is uktrails (a member of this forum).
2. I haven't stayed overnight in Glasgow, but have you checked the IYHA Glasgow hostel?

[Ryan LGY]

Originally Posted by Mark from Georgia

2. I haven't stayed overnight in Glasgow, but have you checked the IYHA Glasgow hostel?

Sorry have I checked the what now?
Do you mean the youth hostel association?

[uktrail]

As Mark says (thank you!) there is a comprehensive summary of opinions about Glasgow hostels on my site.

But it looks as if you have gained a fair impression. Each hostel has good and bad points. I think you would like Bunkum, but it's a pity that the TV watchers monopolise the common room.

www.uktrail.com

[Mark from Georgia]

Yes, the IYHA is the International Youth Hostels Association, but I would still go with uktrail for on-scene recommendations.

[Noah]

Glasgow doesn't boast a ton of sites, what's your plan for staying there?

[Ryan LGY]

Originally Posted by uktrail

As Mark says (thank you!) there is a comprehensive summary of opinions about Glasgow hostels on my site.

I think you would like Bunkum, but it's a pity that the TV watchers monopolise the common room.

www.uktrail.com

Great site uktrail, thanks! Bunkum looks interesting.

Originally Posted by Noah

Glasgow doesn't boast a ton of sites, what's your plan for staying there?

Well, not much to be honest. The only reason we're doing Scotland on our Europe trip is so I can do a couple days' intensive bagpipe tuition (my idea of a vacation ), so basically just looking for a decent place to crash for a few nights..

[Noah]

You should pick a place like Edinburgh instead, or head into the Highlands.

[elly_mac]

Originally Posted by Ryan LGY

Well, not much to be honest. The only reason we're doing Scotland on our Europe trip is so I can do a couple days' intensive bagpipe tuition (my idea of a vacation ), so basically just looking for a decent place to crash for a few nights..

mate, awesome idea! im hoping to do that when i get over there!!! when you get back pop on here and say how it went!!!! i wouldnt mind learning before i go, but i reckon it would probably be a lot more awesome learning over there!

[uktrail]

Bagpipes:

A wonderful sound when heard from the other side of a Scottish glen.

Not a wonderful sound when heard within 2 metres in the same room!