Hotels Near University of Glasgow Observatory in Glasgow

Our newly refurbished 4-star family hotel in Glasgow offers modern comfort and stylish design, with easy access to the city’s top attractions. With 180 parking spaces and a prime location just off the M8, we’re a short walk from the OVO Hydro, SEC, and Buchanan Street shopping, only 15 minutes from Glasgow Airport, and just 3 minutes from Anderston Rail Station, perfect for exploring both Glasgow and the Highlands. Each spacious, newly refreshed room features premium bedding, large flat-screen TVs, and stunning city views. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in public areas, an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and fitness centre. Indulge in Scottish-inspired dishes at Cast Iron Grill and sip speciality cocktails in the bar. Our Glasgow business hotel features versatile event spaces with sophisticated design that reflect Glasgow’s unique charm, inspired by its iconic murals and bridges. Whether visiting for business or leisure, the Glasgow Marriott Hotel ensures a fresh, modern, and truly Scottish experience.

With a stay at YOTEL Glasgow, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, just a 4-minute walk from Buchanan Street and 10 minutes by foot from George Square. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from OVO Hydro and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. At YOTEL Glasgow, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Make yourself at home in one of the 257 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross in Glasgow (City Centre Glasgow), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Glasgow and Buchanan Street. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from OVO Hydro and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 254 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Point A Hotel Glasgow is centrally located in Glasgow, a 2-minute walk from Buchanan Street and 8 minutes by foot from George Square. This eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Kings Theatre Glasgow and 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Enoch Centre. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

A refined Glasgow business hotel with conference space for 800 delegates and a spa. The Crowne Plaza Glasgow is situated along the River Clyde, in a central yet quieter area of Glasgow, west of the heart of Glasgow City Centre, making it close enough but not within the immediate hustle and bustle. The hotel is particularly convenient for those attending events at the SEC Centre, OVO Hydro, or the SEC, all of which are right next door. You’ll find us in a striking, glass tower with Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, we offer convenient parking on site. Direct trains from the nearby Exhibition Centre station take 5 minutes to reach Central Station in the city centre. Alternatively, it is a 30-minute walk to the city centre or a 10-minute taxi ride. Entertain your clients in flexible meeting spaces ranging from chic private boardrooms to impressive event suites. Our Meetings Director is on hand to help with all the details, and there’s a Conference Café where guests can take a break. Our elegant bedrooms have breathtaking city and river views. Book a Club Room or Suite for access to the Club Lounge. After work, savour a juicy steak while gazing out of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Mariner Restaurant, or join colleagues for a glass of wine in the Mariner Lounge. Please note: The hotel is located outside the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).

Holiday Inn Express® Glasgow – City Centre Riverside is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Central Train Station, making it the perfect base for your Scottish adventure. With easy access to other transport hubs like Buchanan Bus Station and Queen Street Train Station, and Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, getting around is a breeze. You'll also be close to Glasgow Green, where you can discover the People's Palace and Winter Gardens. Explore some of Glasgow's best free museums, such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Riverside Museum. Take a tour at Wellpark Brewery to learn about Scotland's iconic Tennent's Lager, then visit the historic Glasgow Cathedral and the nearby Victorian Necropolis, a cemetery offering breathtaking views of the city. For live entertainment, the OVO Hydro is just a 30-minute walk along the River Clyde, hosting top-tier concerts. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel's proximity to Celtic Park, with Ibrox and Hampden Park also nearby. After a day of sightseeing, relax with a drink at the hotel bar and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. In the morning, recharge with a complimentary buffet breakfast, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi as you plan your next exciting experience in Glasgow.

Originally built in the 1800s as one of the city’s very first power stations, a building that lit the path for Glasgow’s development, the Hotel Indigo® Glasgow hotel today puts you close to a new kind of buzz—local cuisine, world-class shopping, museums, historic theatres and sporting events. Our hotel’s design mixes Victorian architecture, high ceilings, and original brown brick with modern comfort. Murals by local artists line the walls, while our restaurant serves local dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It’s a great place to chat over a brew and look for the famous local Glaswegians depicted in the mural above diners’ heads.

The 4-star Novotel Glasgow Centre is conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant city. This family-friendly hotel is set amongst the hustle and bustle of Glasgow, making getting around town easy. Guests can rejuvenate after busy city days in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, or relax completely in the sauna and stream room. The hotel offers a choice of Standard, Classic, Superior and Executive rooms, all of which are furnished to a high standard with style and comfort in mind.

Holiday Inn® Glasgow - City Centre Theatreland hotel is directly across from Buchanan Street bus station with direct buses to Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Enjoy our spacious bedrooms, fitted with amenities like USB ports, free WiFi, air conditioning and 40-inch TVs. The hotel is perfect for a family getaway too. Guests receive discounted entry to the ARC gym 5 minutes away.Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central railway stations are close by with links to London and Edinburgh. Driving? We offer discounted daily rates at Concert Square Car Park. Catch sell-out performances at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall or comedy and drama at the King's Theatre, Pavilion Theatre and Theatre Royal, all a short walk away. The OVO Hydro concert arena and the conference centre at the Scottish Event Campus are only 2 miles away. Our 4 meeting rooms have high-tech AV equipment and space for up to 100 guests. The meeting space can be used for Private Dining experiences and functions too.161 West Nile Street, our on-site restaurant, serves Scottish tapas, the perfect place for a pre-theatre treat. Choose from a range of delicious small plates made for sharing, freshly made in our city centre hotel.

A stay at Native Glasgow places you in the heart of Glasgow, steps from Buchanan Street and George Square. This aparthotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from OVO Hydro and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from University of Glasgow. This smoke-free aparthotel features bicycle rentals nearby. At Native Glasgow, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.