The Hostelz.com Review
Euro Hostel Glasgow is the most centrally-located one in Glasgow, and is absolutely massive -- hundreds of beds spread over nine floors. It can be a bit of a zoo when it’s full, but the nonstop party may just be to your taste. Staff at reception are friendly and helpful.
The Location
The hostel is the most central in Glasgow, closest to Central train station but also within walking distance of Buchanan bus station and Queen Street train station. Shopping and nightlife are all around you, and you’ll easily find somewhere to go out drinking or dancing that is just a short stumble home at the end of the night. Many tourist sights in Glasgow are also within walking distance.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Dorm Rooms can be large (as many as fourteen beds, with the usual bunk beds) and may feel cramped when full; floor space can also be limited. Smaller rooms are available for a higher price. There are individual lockers in dorm rooms, and toilets/showers ensuite. Bathroom facilities are clean and well-maintained, and shower stalls have adequate space to change and stow your gear.
Common Spaces
Continental breakfast in the hostel is free, with hot dishes available if you’re willing to pay. Kitchen and dining areas are huge (befitting the number of beds in this hostel!). There is a quiet seating/TV-viewing area at one end of the dining hall, and a separate common room with pool table, book exchange, and other games one floor up. Laundry facilities are also available (for a fee). There is an attached bar on the ground floor with live music some nights and with free Wi-Fi access. Wi-Fi is available in the hostel for a fee, as are computers with internet access.
Summary
This is definitely a hostel for those who come to Glasgow to party! If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing time, this is probably not the place for you; if, however, you’re looking to meet a lot of people and want to spend your time out on the town, you’ve come to the right place.
The Location
The hostel is the most central in Glasgow, closest to Central train station but also within walking distance of Buchanan bus station and Queen Street train station. Shopping and nightlife are all around you, and you’ll easily find somewhere to go out drinking or dancing that is just a short stumble home at the end of the night. Many tourist sights in Glasgow are also within walking distance.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Dorm Rooms can be large (as many as fourteen beds, with the usual bunk beds) and may feel cramped when full; floor space can also be limited. Smaller rooms are available for a higher price. There are individual lockers in dorm rooms, and toilets/showers ensuite. Bathroom facilities are clean and well-maintained, and shower stalls have adequate space to change and stow your gear.
Common Spaces
Continental breakfast in the hostel is free, with hot dishes available if you’re willing to pay. Kitchen and dining areas are huge (befitting the number of beds in this hostel!). There is a quiet seating/TV-viewing area at one end of the dining hall, and a separate common room with pool table, book exchange, and other games one floor up. Laundry facilities are also available (for a fee). There is an attached bar on the ground floor with live music some nights and with free Wi-Fi access. Wi-Fi is available in the hostel for a fee, as are computers with internet access.
Summary
This is definitely a hostel for those who come to Glasgow to party! If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing time, this is probably not the place for you; if, however, you’re looking to meet a lot of people and want to spend your time out on the town, you’ve come to the right place.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2010
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The ancient mattresses have not been renewed the filthy kitchen is just so rundown and the staff dont care a jot. — sagid , korean (2010-02-08) Very, very bad The only good thing about this hostel is its location. We stayed in an eight-beds room. It had three showers and two toilets but only four lockers and two electrical sockets. The mattresses looked like they were a hundred years old and had a ton of dust in them. The linen was dirty on almost every bed but the staff did change them after we asked for it. The water tanks in the toilets did not flush. The windows were so dirty we barely saw anything outside. The elevator was extremely unreliable. The Wi-Fi did not function at all. The kitchen was a nightmare. Appliances were dirty, the fridge smelled like something died in it. There was no dishwasher so the dishes had to be washed manually. There were no cups or glasses. I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. — Zrinka , Croatia (2009-03-26) Comfy, but not social I stayed in a double, which was very comfortable. Our bathroom was clean and we were given clean towels every day. However, the common areas are lacking in atmosphere and there was no socialization. The bar was a bit expensive, but so is everything else in the U.K. The staff were not the friendliest people, but we didn't interact with them much anyhow. The breakfast was pretty good -- I really enjoyed their large coffee machine in the morning. You could get several different variations of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. All in all, I would definitely stay here again. The location was good, as was my room. — Nicole , USA (2008-06-13) Would not hesitate to stay here again, it is excellent This hostel is really great. It is super clean and spacious. I stayed in a single sex 8 bed dorm and there was an en-suite with 2 showers! Plus 2 basins and 2 toilets. There were massive windows looking over the River Clyde. There is an elevator to get up and down the building and the kitchen is amazing -- industrial with heaps of room and facilities.
There are huge common rooms and the breakfast is fantastic! — Jessie , Australia (2007-07-27) This hostel is big. I stayed in a sixteen-bed female dorm. Not too bad, fairly clean, and good amount of room. The two guys I encountered working the front desk were very helpful, my jacket was misplaced and when I asked for help they were actually concerned and helped to locate it. Besides that, this is an average hostel, not too noisy, pretty clean. — paula , USA (2007-03-28) This hostel was decent enough. My friend amd I stayed here in-transit, so we weren't looking for much -- just a place for the night. We stayed in a private room, which had a TV (one GBP for five hours) and towel service. The beds were okay, but the shower was pretty excellent, I must say! The staff were helpful, too.Its super close to Central Station, but a bit of a walk from Queen Street Station (not tooo bad), so be prepared for that. It is kinda noisy from all the street traffic, but whattayado. — robina (2006-06-16) By far the best hostel I visited in the UK. I also met some amazing people who roomed with me, and it was so nice to have CHOICES at breakfasttime! (even though the hours were a bit early). The staff was OK, not great, but whatever. It was in a great location and I really enjoyed my stay overall :) — silly american (2006-02-26) Big anonymous hostel and the staff are not very friendly. I had a four-bed dorm with a shower/toilet. The price was ok for Scotland. The room was quiet and clean enough. Breakfast was good. The area is ok, all the clubs are nearby. Too many noisy groups in the hostel, though. — Danny (2005-07-26) This place is clean, expensive, and so, so loud — the traffic outside is unbearable. It has a good breakfast, and a good location. — Anonymous (2005-03-23) I quite enjoyed staying at this hostel. This was the most convenient and cleanest hostel I have ever stayed at in Scotland. But the staff were not so friendly. They seemed bored, and tried to answer our questions as shortly as they could!! — Anonymous (2004-09-28) The location is good, but the staff are unfriendly (actually, I think they are bored) and the long-term rates are poor. The common areas are unattractive, and, because hanging out with fellow travellers is part of the game, this place is not good enough as a backpackers' retreat. There's no atmosphere whatsoever. — World Traveller (2004-09-10) This hostel was a great place to stay. The rooms were roomy and the staff were really friendly. The Osmosis Bar was a nice surprise, and the hostel was close to Central station. Breakfast was awesome. — Anonymous (2004-08-23) The best hostel I have stayed in so far. Nothing is wrong with it! It's really clean, it has an en suite bathroom, the place smells good, it's modern, and the staff will help you. They're not super friendly, but that's okay because the hostel is awesome! — Lucy (2004-05-28) I have been staying at this hostel for the past few days. As mentioned, the price is okay. The breakfast is good though, better than the ones I've had. There's cereal, toast & jam, coffee/tea, and juice, and you can take as much as you like. It ends rather early though (starts 7.30am, ends 9.30am). The dorms are clean, and there are lockers provided. Staff are quite friendly, to me at least. Good location too. 5 mins from Buchanan street (shopping) and just behind is a supermarket and subway station. — hush66 (2004-03-24) Location is good. The price is ok (currently double room costs just 50p more than dormitory). But the staff were unfriendly. — Anna (2004-03-23)