87 London Avenue, East End, Glasgow, G40 3JD, United Kingdom
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Host & Stay – London Avenue Overview

First Impressions

Host & Stay – London Avenue is one of those places that kind of sneaks up on you. You pull up to 87 London Avenue in Glasgow’s East End and it’s not trying to be flashy — it’s just a solid, well-kept property that does exactly what it promises. For a three-star stay, honestly, the presentation is tidier than you’d expect, and there’s something refreshingly no-nonsense about that.

Location & Neighbourhood

The East End of Glasgow gets a bit of an unfair reputation from people who haven’t spent time there, but locals know it’s genuinely one of the more characterful parts of the city. You’re not far from Glasgow Green, which is worth a wander — especially on a dry morning — and the Barras market area is close enough to feel like part of the experience. It’s not the city centre, but that’s sort of the point. You get a more lived-in, real Glasgow feel out here, and recent guests have rated the location really highly, which tracks with what the neighbourhood actually offers.

The Stay

The rooms are comfortable and practical — I mean, you’re not going to find anything over-the-top here, but everything feels clean and thought through. There’s enough space to actually unpack and settle in, which matters more than people admit. The self-contained setup works well if you like having your own space without staff hovering around, and the whole place has a kind of quiet, apartment-style feel to it. It suits people who want to move at their own pace.

Perfect for Couples

This is genuinely one of those spots that works really well for two people. Couples have rated it particularly highly, and you can see why — it’s private, it’s comfortable, and the East End has enough going on that you can fill a few days without any effort. A walk along the Clyde, a meal somewhere on Duke Street, maybe a trip into the city centre on the train — it all fits together nicely. There’s something about the low-key atmosphere here that makes it feel like a proper little escape rather than just a place to sleep.

Why Guests Love It

Look, the overall rating sits at 6.7, which tells you this isn’t a place that’s going to blow everyone away — but what it does, it does reliably well. The location is the real draw, and guests consistently come back to that in their feedback. If you’re after a central Glasgow base with a bit of personality, somewhere that feels more like staying in a neighbourhood than a hotel corridor, Host & Stay – London Avenue is worth a serious look. It’s the kind of place that suits travellers who know what they actually need, rather than what looks good on paper.

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Host & Stay – London Avenue Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment – Ground Floor2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Host & Stay – London Avenue

  • System from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Loved our stay here, the place was comfortable, extremely comfortable bed, nice walking area's, which was great. Easy to find following directions.

  • Louie from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location was close to Glasgow City centre and Glasgow green.
    Supermarket nearby.
    Transport services nearby.

  • Shirley from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Clean co

  • James from Canada (3/10)

    It was adequate.

  • Adepeju from United Kingdom (4/10)

    I just like the area

  • Ryan from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Class value for what you pay.

  • Duncan from United Kingdom (3/10)

    It was in a good location

  • Sarah from Belgium (5/10)

    It was close to a train station which was very good. The layout of the apartment was good.

  • Olivier from France (1/10)

    Rien

  • Van from Netherlands (3/10)

    Locatie bij het park is prettig. Op zich een leuke accommodatie.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Glasgow Green: 3 km
  • Beardmore Park: 2.1 km
  • Tollcross Park: 2.2 km
  • Barrowland Park: 3.2 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 3.6 km
  • Amulree Recreation Ground: 3.1 km
  • Greenfield Recreation Ground: 2.9 km
  • Baltic Street Adventure Playground: 550 m
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 2.6 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 3.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Pronto’s: 600 m
  • Restaurant Dragon City: 600 m
  • Cafe/bar Abercromby Vending: 750 m

Top attractions:

  • George Square: 4.2 km
  • Pollock House: 8 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 3.8 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 8 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 6 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 8 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 8 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 6 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Resrs: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 42 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 4 km
  • Train Bridgeton: 1.7 km
  • Train Dalmarnock: 900 m
  • Metro Bridge Street: 4 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 16 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 58 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 53 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Private parking

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Host & Stay – London Avenue

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

7.7

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

7.6

Facilities:

6.8

Cleanliness:

7.4

Value for money:

7.7