How to find cheap hostel accommodation in Glasgow, UK
A guide to low-cost accommodation for travelers who want to visit Glasgow, UK, on a limited budget
Glasgow is home to three vibrant and well-established universities, the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, and Glasgow Caledonian University, and this fact makes it a major student city in the United Kingdom. As of the time of writing this article, Glasgow’s student population amounts to 185,000 from 140 countries around the world, in a total of about 671,020 people living in the City of Glasgow (or 1,800,000 living in the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area).
A large student population is usually a sign of a vivid nightlife, and Glasgow is not an exception. Throughout the year, many more students from other British universities and from abroad, for example students from Denmark or the Netherlands, visit Glasgow to enjoy a live music event or have a wild night out in the legendary local nightclubs. The result is increased demand for low-budget accommodation, since students can’t afford to stay at five-star hotels and they prefer cheaper options, such as hostels.
In general, a good source of information for people wishing to visit Glasgow, not only for its nightlife but also to admire the city’s other tourist attractions, is the Glasgow Tourist Information Centre, where tourists can get the details of economy hotels and even book online.
A favorite option for travelers on a tight budget is, of course, hostels. A reasonably priced accommodation provider would be the Euro Hostel Glasgow, located right in the heart of Glasgow. The hostel offers accommodation to groups of one to fourteen persons, inclusive of breakfast. Guests have access to the bar with the symbolic name Osmosis, the actual word meaning something like “absorption”, where they can “absorb” their drinks 24 hours a day!
This is the era of the Internet technology, and guests would be happy to know that they can have Wi-Fi Internet access in their rooms, at no extra cost. For those willing to prepare their own meals, there are cooking facilities available to be used exclusively by guests. Overall, the Euro Hostel Glasgow can offer many options and services to travelers who will choose to make a booking for one night or more, keeping a low budget profile and low prices, at the same time.
Another popular accommodation option is that offered by the University of Glasgow itself, within the facilities of one of its student halls of residence, Cairncross House, which is also a form of hostel. Service is on a self-catering basis, since guests essentially stay in the student halls and use the same facilities that are provided for students at the university. So, if you are used to living as a student, and you don’t mind sharing areas, such as a common kitchen and bathroom, with others, this is a great option to stay in Glasgow without breaking the bank.
Besides, you will have the privacy of your single or twin room, as well as standard internet connection. Accommodation is available throughout the year. However, for groups of more than 10 people, bookings can only be accepted once the academic year has ended, i.e. during the summer months. Individuals and smaller groups of 9 people and less can make a request to book a room all year round by sending an email to: [email protected].
In fact, there are plenty of hostel rooms available to choose from, and you can view and book them on the Internet, at websites such as: www.hostelworld.com, where you can have access to the biggest database of hostel and cheap hotel accommodation all over the world. Hostelbookers is another popular online booking platform for hostel rooms where those who plan to visit Glasgow can search for decent accommodation at low prices.
Sources and further reading:
University of Glasgow-Cairncross House
Glasgow-Attractions & tourist information-Visit Britain
The best cheap hotels in Glasgow
Where to stay on a budget in Glasgow, Scotland
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