Braid Square, North West, Glasgow, G4 9YQ, United Kingdom
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Braid room free parking Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – Braid room free parking is one of those places that’s really hard to pin down. When I first pulled up to Braid Square in the North West end of Glasgow, I wasn’t entirely sure what I was walking into. It’s got this whole boutique vibe going on, but without any of the official star ratings you’d normally expect, which actually kind of adds to its quirky charm.

The thing that immediately caught my attention (and probably will catch yours too) is right there in the name – the free parking situation is genuinely a godsend in this part of the city. I mean, you know how parking in Glasgow can be an absolute nightmare, especially when you’re trying to navigate those narrow streets with a rental car and your phone’s GPS acting up. Having a guaranteed spot without paying through the nose for it? That’s worth mentioning to anyone who’s planning to drive up from England or even just around Scotland. The location puts you in a pretty authentic Glasgow neighborhood too – not touristy at all, which means you’ll actually see how locals live and get a feel for the real city rhythm.

Now, I have to tell you, this isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea. The whole experience feels very… unpolished, I guess? It’s got character, sure, but it’s the kind of character that comes with quirks you either love or find frustrating. The room itself was clean enough, though I noticed some wear around the edges that suggested this place has been around for a while without major renovations. What struck me most was how quiet it gets at night – being tucked away in Braid Square means you’re not dealing with the typical city center noise, which was actually really nice after spending days walking around the busy bits of Glasgow. You can hear the occasional car, but mostly it’s just peaceful. The check-in was pretty straightforward, though don’t expect anything fancy – it’s more like staying at someone’s renovated house than a traditional hotel. Honestly, that might be exactly what some travelers are looking for, especially if you’re tired of cookie-cutter chain hotels and want something with a bit more personality, even if that personality comes with some rough edges.

Braid room free parking Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Double Room1 full bed for Max. people: 2$350
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Reviews of Braid room free parking

  • Avoid. – Plews from United Kingdom – July 9, 2025 (1/10)

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    What could be improved: Cancelled my booking as I was checking in and left me stranded in Glasgow. Tried to contact them several times for a refund and got nothing back.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 1.9 km
  • Barrowland Park: 2.9 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 2.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 1.9 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 2.6 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3.2 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 2 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 150 m
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.2 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 2.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Spice: 250 m
  • Restaurant Dinerkings: 250 m
  • Restaurant Hong Kong Style Roast Meat: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • Fossil Grove: 5 km
  • Glasgow Green: 4 km
  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 14 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 13 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.4 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.7 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 3.7 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 1.5 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Cowcaddens: 650 m
  • Train Charing Cross: 1.2 km
  • Subway St George’s Cross: 400 m
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Station: 1.8 km

Closest Airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 13 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 60 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 49 km

House Rules at Braid room free parking

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out:

  • From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

2.5

Comfort:

2.5

Location:

2.5

Facilities:

2.5

Cleanliness:

2.5

Value for money:

2.5