Glasgow City Guide

							                Glasgow City Guide, Including Glasgow Hotels

Glasgow is already a top tourist destination for many travellers in Europe. If
you were thinking about going on holiday to Glasgow, you may be excited to
learn about Glasgow’s world famous art collections. Glasgow has some of the
best shopping in Europe. There is a Lighthouse, the Gallery of Modern Art of
Glasgow and plenty of museums and interesting entertainments. If you were
thinking of taking a holiday in the UK, try visiting Glasgow.

Places of Interest in Glasgow

To get started, let’s look at some places of interest that are popular with
Glasgow tourists.

Glasgow Cathedral - Glasgow Cathedral was built around the thirteenth and
fifteenth centuries. During the Reformation period in 1560, it survived the
threat of being torn down and is considered to be the only still standing
authentic cathedral from that era. Its gothic style structure makes for a
wonderful architectural gem to discover on your travels. It is open for
viewing through almost any time of the year.

The Lighthouse - The Lighthouse in Glasgow is a national centre for
architecture and design. It was once a newspaper office for the Glasgow
Herald. Over 700,000 people have already visited it since it opened its door.
It now contains galleries, shopping, a couple of cafes and a miniaturized
version of “Wee People’s City”.
The Gallery of Modern Art - The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow is one of
the most popular modern art galleries in the UK. It houses contemporary
artwork, most with the theme of addressing social issues. It is open nearly all
year long and children are welcome. Ask for a free-guided tour.

Glasgow Tower - For a unique architectural gem, try visiting the Glasgow
Tower. It is the first tower ever created that revolved full circle, and not just
the top. The entire tower can circle around from the base. There are displays
inside about Glasgow’s past and displays plans for future developments.
From the viewing platform at the top, visitors can see out as far as forty
miles.

Things to Do in Glasgow

Shopping and activities in Glasgow make for an enjoyable time while visiting
the city. Check out these can’t miss features.

Merchant City Area - The area called Merchant City contains all sorts of shops
from clothing to books and antiques and more. Not to mention the various
restaurants and cafes to stop by for a cuppa.

Clubs in Glasgow - If you are looking for a club for dancing or meeting the
locals, try some of the more popular ones. Sub Club is located on Jamaica
Street. The Arches is on Argyle Street. The Garage is on Sauchiehall Street.
Each one of these clubs offers up unique fun and can be easily found.

Pubs in Glasgow - For a collection of authentic United Kingdom pubs,
Glasgow offers a variety of them. Looking for real ale or live music? There are
a variety of pubs to fit every preference. For example, if you want a more
fashionable crowd, head for Bar Soba on Mitchell Lane.

Where to Eat in Glasgow

A holiday in Glasgow isn’t complete until you have a meal at one of the more
famous restaurants. Try a few of these suggestions.

Aurora Restaurant - For food fashioned after Scottish cuisine, try Aurora
Glasgow Restaurant on 2 Port Dundas Place. All dishes are cooked to order,
including delectable delights like roast salsify with shellfish vinaigrette or
Gressingham Duck breast. Dinner may cost only £30 per person.

16 Bryres Road - For a Brasseire menu, you will want to try out 16 Bryres
Road. You won’t have any trouble finding it, though it is a small restaurant. It
is a favourite for locals in Glasgow and for good reason. It was listed as one of
the best restaurants in Glasgow in a number of magazines. You can find
Confit lamb shoulder, grilled fillet of halibut along with prune and almond
chocolate brownies with clotted cream listed on the menu.

Bluu - Bluu in Glasgow offers a European menu for its patrons. Located on 60
Trongate Albion Street, Bluu’s menu consists of ravioli with spicy pineapple
salsa and delicious Iced Malteser parfait with white chocolate sauce. Bluu’s
tasty meals will range from £20 - £40.

Hotels and Accommodation in Glasgow
After shopping and visiting museums and a nice meal, you’ll want to relax in a
hotel that continues the Glasgow experience. Try these highly recommended
Glasgow hotels.

Carlton George Hotel

Dreamhouse Serviced Apartments

Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow City- Riverside

Alexander Thomson

Best Western Fenwick Hotel

Glasgow City Charing Cross Premier Travel Inn

Rennie Mackintosh Hotel (Central Station)

Quality Hotel Central Glasgow

City Inn Glasgow

Ramada Glasgow City

Crowne Plaza Glasgow

Victorian House

Charing Cross House

McLays Guest House

Hampton Court Hotel
Millennium Hotel Glasgow

Buchanan Hotel

Atlantic Hotel

Townhouse Hotel

Argyll Hotel

Manor Park Hotel

The Belhaven Hotel

Albion Hotel

Erskine Bridge Hotel

Swallow Hotel Glasgow

Brunswick Merchant City Hotel

Merchant lodge Hotel

Busby Hotel

Dean Park Hotel

The Normandy Hotel

Glynhill Hotel and Leisure Club

Devoncove Hotel Glasgow
Express By Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport

Ambassador Hotel

Menzies Glasgow Hotel

Tulip Inn Glasgow

Malmaison Glasgow

Corus hotel Glasgow

Campanile Hotel Glasgow

Thistle Glasgow

The Spires Serviced Suites

Novotel Glasgow Centre

Jurys Glasgow Hotel

Jurys Inn Glasgow

Radisson SAS Hotel Glasgow

Fraser Suites Glasgow

Best Western Ewington Hotel

Dreamhouse City Centre

Artto Hotel
The A-List Apartments, Glasgow

Euro Hostel Ltd

Crowwood House Hotel

City Serviced Apartments and Lodges

Rennie Mackintosh City Hotel

City Apartments

Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland

Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland

City Apartments Glasgow

Entertainment in Glasgow

There is no lack of entertainment for visitors to Glasgow. Check out these
can’t miss events.

IMAXâ Theatre - Located on 50 Pacific Quay in the Glasgow Science Centre,
IMAXâ Theatre offers entertainment for the entire family. Watch films that
explore the world around you. With a huge screen and top of the line
technology, the IMAXâ theatre is open nearly all year.

The King’s Theatre - Located on Bath Street in Glasgow, the King’s Theatre
opened in 1904. With its most clever design, the theatre plays host to
professional and amateur play alike. Find musicals and pantomime and
drama performances by visiting the King’s theatre.

Glasgow plays host to thousands of visitors on holiday each and every year.
Come join in the fun, food and flair that can be found in Glasgow.