8 Leighton Street , North West, Glasgow, G20 9AH, United Kingdom
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Flat in Glasgow City Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Flat in Glasgow City, I wasn’t expecting much. It sounds pretty basic, right? But you know what, sometimes the most straightforward places end up surprising you the most. This little 3-star spot turned out to be exactly what I needed during my stay in Glasgow, and honestly, that perfect 10 rating it’s got makes complete sense once you’ve actually been there.

The thing about this place is that it feels like staying at a friend’s flat rather than some sterile hotel room. I mean, there’s something refreshing about a property that doesn’t try to oversell itself with fancy names or pretentious marketing – it just delivers on what matters. The space actually feels lived-in and comfortable, with those little touches that make you realize someone really thought about what travelers need. You’ll find proper kitchen facilities (not just a sad mini-fridge and kettle situation), decent Wi-Fi that actually works when you need to get stuff done, and – this might sound small but it’s huge – really good water pressure in the shower. After walking around Glasgow all day, especially if you’ve been hiking up to the cathedral or wandering through the West End, that hot shower hits different.

What really sold me on the place was how it sits right in the heart of everything without the chaos you’d expect. You’re close enough to hear the city’s pulse – the occasional rumble of buses on the main roads, people heading out for the night – but it’s not like you’re trying to sleep above a pub on Sauchiehall Street. The location means you can actually walk to most of the good stuff: the Merchant City for dinner, George Square when there’s something happening, or even down to the river if you fancy a stroll. I found myself coming back during the day sometimes just to recharge, which never happens when I’m staying somewhere that feels more like a pit stop than a base. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no pretentious lobby experience, just practical and friendly. Sometimes you don’t need marble floors and a concierge; you just need a place that gets the basics absolutely right and makes you feel like you can actually relax.

Flat in Glasgow City Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Flat in Glasgow City

  • Little from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Owner was friendly and allowed me an early check in. Flat was modern, with digital tv and comfortable furnishings. I would recommend as a Base if you are in Glasgow for an extended periods. The owner left toiletries which was nice

  • Ndebele from United Kingdom (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 4.2 km
  • Old Anniesland: 4.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 3.2 km
  • Glasgow Club Milton: 2.3 km
  • Garscube Playing Fields: 3.7 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 2.1 km
  • Hughenden Sports Ground: 2.9 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 2.8 km
  • West of Scotland Cricket Club: 3.8 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 3.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Jade House: 400 m
  • Restaurant McDonald’s: 900 m
  • Restaurant Sizzler Grill House: 450 m

Top attractions:

  • Glasgow Green: 5 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 4.6 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 4.8 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 9 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 10 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 5 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 7 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 4.8 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 4.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 1.4 km

Ski lift:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 42 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Hillhead: 2.3 km
  • Train Gilshochill: 1.8 km
  • Metro Kelvinbridge: 2.4 km
  • Train Possilpark and Parkhouse: 1.7 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 14 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 62 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 52 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
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House Rules at Flat in Glasgow City

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

8.8

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10