145 George Street, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom
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Lovely Bohemian Apartment in Heart of City Life Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the listing for Lovely Bohemian Apartment in Heart of City Life, I was a bit skeptical about the name. I mean, how “lovely” and “bohemian” could a 3-star place really be? But you know what, sometimes these quirky-named spots surprise you, and this one actually delivers on its promise.

The moment you step inside, there’s this unmistakable artistic vibe that feels genuinely lived-in rather than staged. The furniture has that eclectic mix you’d find in a creative person’s actual apartment – maybe a vintage leather chair paired with a modern coffee table, some interesting artwork on the walls that looks like it was collected over time rather than bought in bulk from a hotel supplier. The whole space has this warm, slightly bohemian character that makes you feel like you’re staying at a friend’s place rather than just another generic accommodation. What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to maintain that personal touch while still keeping everything clean and functional – the kitchen actually has proper cookware (not just the bare minimum), and there’s decent Wi-Fi throughout, which honestly can be hit-or-miss in these more characterful places.

The location is where this place really shines, though. You’re genuinely in the thick of things without being right on top of the touristy chaos. I found myself walking to most places I wanted to go – cafes, local markets, that sort of thing – and there’s something to be said for being able to duck back to your own space when the city energy gets a bit much. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel where you’ll see locals going about their daily routines alongside visitors, which I always prefer to those sanitized hotel districts. Sure, it can get a bit lively in the evenings (you might hear some street conversation or music), but it’s the kind of ambient city noise that becomes white noise after the first night. The 8.9 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be a luxury experience, but it does what it sets out to do really well. If you’re the type of traveler who appreciates character over cookie-cutter perfection, and you want to feel like you’re actually experiencing the city rather than just visiting it, this place hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Lovely Bohemian Apartment in Heart of City Life Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Lovely Bohemian Apartment in Heart of City Life

  • 大哥诚和爱 from Malaysia (9/10)

    Clean, good location with reasonable cost of stay. Public Transportation and restaurants nearby. Easily access to other regions thru railway system via queen street station or high street station.

  • Marion from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Handy for the city centre and train station.

  • Jill from Australia (7/10)

    Location was excellent! appreciated host communication plus we booked at short notice.

  • Steven from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location was spot on

  • Darin from Canada (9/10)

    the location was fantastic.

  • Shawn from United States (9/10)

    Beds were comfortable, rooms were nicely decorated. Greg’s across the street! Buses, Christmas market and pubs within easy walking distance.

  • Jean from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very clean and well equipped little apartment. Its location was ideal for our stay. Situated just above the local Sainsburys store was very handy for milk, bread etc. There was even a little Christmas tree!

  • Lynda from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable

  • Helen from Australia (9/10)

    Great location – just down from George Square. Very clean. Supermarket right next door

  • Bryony from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Fantastic apartment. Perfect location and extremely clean.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Queens Park: 2.6 km
  • George Square: 350 m
  • Glasgow Green: 1 km
  • Barrowland Park: 650 m
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 300 m
  • Provand’s Lordship: 550 m
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 2.2 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.1 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 1.4 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Yippon: 7 m
  • Restaurant Pizza Hut: 20 m
  • Restaurant Joanna Goodbite: 6 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 3.2 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 18 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3.9 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 6 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 4.1 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 12 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 3.3 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 4.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 3.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 40 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 1.4 km
  • Train High Street: 300 m
  • Metro Buchanan Street: 650 m
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Low Level: 500 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 14 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 59 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 50 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Express check-in/check-out

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Lovely Bohemian Apartment in Heart of City Life

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • 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:

9.2

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.1