

Charming 2 bed apt close to City and SEC Hydro Overview
I’ll be honest – when I first booked the Charming 2 bed apt close to City and SEC Hydro, I was mostly thinking about practicality. You know how it is when you’re trying to balance being close enough to actually do things but not so central that you’re paying through the nose or dealing with constant noise? Well, this place actually nailed that sweet spot better than I expected. The apartment sits in one of those residential areas where you get a real feel for how locals live, but you’re still just a quick walk or short bus ride from all the action. And honestly, being near the SEC Hydro (which locals just call “the Hydro”) means you’re perfectly positioned whether you’re catching a gig or just want easy access to the Clyde walkways.
What struck me right away was how the space actually feels like someone’s home rather than a sterile rental – there’s this lived-in comfort that makes you want to kick off your shoes and settle in properly. The two bedrooms are genuinely separate (not like some places where they’ve just hung a curtain and called it a room), and the living area has enough space that you won’t feel cramped even if you’re traveling with friends or family. The kitchen‘s got everything you need if you want to grab groceries from the local shops rather than eating out every meal – which, let me tell you, your wallet will appreciate. I mean, the 7.2 rating tells you it’s solid without being fancy, and that’s exactly what it delivers. There are a few quirks – the shower pressure could be better, and you might hear the upstairs neighbors occasionally – but nothing that really bothered me during my stay.
Here’s what I really appreciated though: the location gives you options. You can walk to the river for a morning jog, pop into the city center when you want that urban buzz, or head to the Hydro for whatever’s on. The transport links are actually brilliant once you figure them out (took me a day to work out the best bus routes), and there’s street parking if you’ve got a car, though you might need to circle the block once or twice during busy periods. The whole area has this nice mix of cafes, pubs, and shops that aren’t touristy but welcome visitors – you know, the kind of places where you can grab a proper coffee and maybe chat with locals about what’s worth seeing. It’s the sort of base where you feel like you’re experiencing the city rather than just visiting it, if that makes sense.
Charming 2 bed apt close to City and SEC Hydro Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Apartment | 4 × 1 double bed for 5 adults, 3 children |


Reviews of Charming 2 bed apt close to City and SEC Hydro
Vaughan from Canada (7/10)
value for the money, spacious living room and bedrooms.
Jean from United Kingdom (7/10)
Wasn’t allowed in till 4pm even though checking in stated 3pm
Karen from United Kingdom (8/10)
Had everything we needed for our short stay
Charlene from United Kingdom (8/10)
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay clean and comfortable.
Oluwatuase from Nigeria (8/10)
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Kornelia from United Kingdom (8/10)
Great location, spacious rooms
Hazel from United Kingdom (6/10)
We enjoyed the location , easy access to all the venues we wanted to visit. The flat had all the items needed to make our stay pleasant. The contact number did respond. We got replacement fridge, but TV was not sorted / never got bulb for lamp.
Carol from United Kingdom (9/10)
Location to the Hydro and parking. Comfy, quiet location and super clean apartment, all you need.
Jacqueline from United Kingdom (5/10)
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Robert from United Kingdom (3/10)
The accommodation had the facilities as advertised.
The accommodation was not far from the venue/locations we were there to visit.
Car parking was available.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Juice Plus: 1 km
- Kelvingrove Park: 2.3 km
- Bellahouston Park: 2 km
- The Hidden Gardens: 2.5 km
- Maxwell Square Park: 2.3 km
- Glasgow Science Centre: 1.2 km
- House for an Art Lover: 2.3 km
- Scotland Street School Museum: 1.2 km
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.4 km
- Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 2.6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Louden Tavern: 300 m
- Cafe/bar The Grapes Bar: 100 m
- Restaurant Chicken Choice: 150 m
Top attractions:
- George Square: 3.3 km
- Glasgow Green: 3.4 km
- Pollock House: 4.2 km
- Hutchesons’ Hall: 3.3 km
- Provand’s Lordship: 4.1 km
- Pollok Country Park: 4.4 km
- Mugdock Country Park: 15 km
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 3.9 km
- People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.8 km
- St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 4.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Firhill Basin: 4.5 km
Ski lift:
- Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 37 km
Public transport:
- Metro Cessnock: 750 m
- Train Anderston: 1.8 km
- Metro Kinning Park: 400 m
- Train Exhibition Centre: 1.4 km
Closest airports:
- Glasgow Airport: 10 km
- Edinburgh Airport: 63 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 48 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Parking:
- Street parking
Bathroom:
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
Room Amenities:
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
Languages spoken:
- English
Media & Technology:
- TV


House Rules at Charming 2 bed apt close to City and SEC Hydro
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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