181 Dalmarnock Road, East End, Glasgow, G40 4NB, United Kingdom
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Dalmarnock Stay Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Dalmarnock Stay – honestly, the area’s been through quite a transformation over the years, and sometimes these newer places can feel a bit sterile. But this little 3-star spot actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s got that sweet spot vibe where you feel like you’re staying somewhere that locals might actually recommend, not just another cookie-cutter hotel that showed up in your search results.

The thing that struck me right away was how the staff seemed to genuinely know their stuff about the surrounding area. When I mentioned I was trying to avoid the touristy crowds but still wanted to see some proper Glasgow character, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a generic map – he actually sketched out a little walking route that took me through some brilliant side streets I never would’ve found on my own. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect for a solid mid-range place, nothing fancy but everything works properly (which, let’s be honest, is sometimes asking a lot these days). The beds are actually comfortable – not too soft, not too firm – and I slept surprisingly well considering I’m usually pretty sensitive to street noise.

What really won me over, though, was the attention to those little details that make you feel like someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience. The shower had proper water pressure, the Wi-Fi didn’t cut out every five minutes, and there were enough outlets near the bed that I didn’t have to choose between charging my phone and using the bedside lamp. I mean, these sound like basic things, but you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong. The breakfast setup was pretty straightforward but done well – fresh coffee that didn’t taste like it had been sitting around for hours, and they had some proper Scottish options alongside the usual continental stuff. Plus, the whole place just felt clean without that overwhelming chemical smell some hotels seem to think equals cleanliness. With an 8.3 rating, I can see why people keep coming back – it’s one of those places that does the fundamentals really well without trying to be something it’s not.

Early hotels booking in Glasgow requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s legendary music scene, Victorian squares, and Scottish cultural attractions.

Dalmarnock Stay Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Four-Bedroom House5 × 1 double bed, 2 × 3 single beds, 2 × 4, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of Dalmarnock Stay

  • Sri from United Kingdom (5/10)

    Fast access to city center with free parking directly in front of property. Shops close by for groceries. Property was big enough to fit our group of 6 but was a little cramped.

  • Barbara from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Self catering, there was tea and coffee, but it would have been nice to have had some milk left in the fridge, as we did not arrive until 11.30pm and the shops were shut, so could not have a cup of tea.
    Shops 5 mins walk away and bus stops to get into the city very close by.

  • Marcia from United States (8/10)

    Nice updates

  • Victoria from United Kingdom (9/10)

    the property had great facilities with two showers perfect for the amount of guests and the decor made it feel like a home away from home

  • Martin from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Great clean house.

  • Tara from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Lovely comfortable house. Very modern. Clean. Comfortable beds.

  • Jean from Italy (9/10)

    Big very clean and spacious.
    Bonus having bus stop almost outside the door with frequent buses to city centre

  • Lsw83 from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location was great, train station 5min walk. Left a great mattress for the baby cot which was good. Bedrooms were a good size.

  • Mike from United Kingdom (6/10)

  • Lloyd from United Kingdom (5/10)

    Very comfortable beds and good shower and parking directly outside on the road

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 3.1 km
  • Glasgow Green: 1.8 km
  • Beardmore Park: 2.9 km
  • Tollcross Park: 3.2 km
  • Barrowland Park: 2 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 2.7 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 2.7 km
  • Baltic Street Adventure Playground: 700 m
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 1.4 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 2.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Scotsman Bar: 400 m
  • Cafe/bar Park Lane Tavern: 350 m
  • Restaurant Main Street Guedes Limited: 400 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 8 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 5 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 7 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 7 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 10 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.9 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 5 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Resrs: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 41 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 2.9 km
  • Train Bridgeton: 550 m
  • Train Dalmarnock: 600 m
  • Metro Bridge Street: 2.9 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 15 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 59 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking
  • Washing machine

Parking Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Dalmarnock Stay

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

7.6

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

7.7