Braid Square, North West, Glasgow, G4 9YG, United Kingdom
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Private room Glasgow Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – Private room Glasgow isn’t your typical hotel experience, and that’s probably putting it mildly. When I first pulled up to Braid Square in the North West part of Glasgow, I actually had to double-check the address because, well, let’s just say the exterior doesn’t exactly scream “boutique accommodation.” But you know what? Sometimes the most interesting stories come from the most unexpected places.

The thing about staying here is that you’re getting something genuinely different – and I mean that in both good and challenging ways. The room itself has this sort of raw, unpolished character that either speaks to you or it doesn’t. There’s definitely a DIY aesthetic going on, which honestly felt pretty authentic to Glasgow’s creative spirit. The neighborhood around Braid Square is proper local – you won’t find tourist traps here, just real Glasgow life happening around you. I actually enjoyed walking down to the nearby streets where you’ll find some decent pubs that locals actually frequent (not the ones guidebooks rave about). The area gets pretty quiet at night, which was nice for sleeping, though the soundproofing isn’t exactly five-star quality.

Here’s the reality though – this place operates more like a private room rental than what most people expect from a hotel. Don’t expect daily housekeeping or a concierge desk or any of those standard touches. Check-in was… well, let’s call it informal. You’re basically getting a bed and four walls in a part of Glasgow that tourists don’t usually see, which can be either exactly what you want or completely not what you’re after. The value proposition is pretty straightforward – it’s cheap, it’s central enough to get around the city without much hassle, and you’re staying somewhere with genuine local character (even if that character is a bit rough around the edges). I mean, if you’re the type who needs everything polished and predictable, this probably isn’t your spot. But if you’re curious about seeing Glasgow from a different angle and don’t mind a more authentic – okay, grittier – experience, then you might actually find something interesting here. Just manage your expectations accordingly.

Private room Glasgow Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Double Room1 full bed for Max. people: 2$339

Reviews of Private room Glasgow

  • AVOID – Mcaleese from United Kingdom – July 13, 2024 (1/10)

    the fact I wasted £99 because there's no house number on the booking

    What could be improved: everything

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 1.9 km
  • Barrowland Park: 2.9 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 2.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 2 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 2.5 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 2 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 50 m
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.4 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.4 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 2.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Tower Bar: 400 m
  • Restaurant Rockvilla: 400 m
  • Restaurant Hong Kong Style Roast Meat: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Fossil Grove: 5 km
  • Glasgow Green: 4 km
  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 14 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3.4 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 13 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.7 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 3.7 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 1.5 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Cowcaddens: 650 m
  • Train Charing Cross: 1.2 km
  • Subway St George’s Cross: 500 m
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Station: 1.8 km

Closest Airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 13 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 60 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 49 km

House Rules at Private room Glasgow

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out:

  • From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

2.5

Comfort:

2.5

Location:

2.5

Facilities:

2.5

Cleanliness:

2.5

Value for money:

2.5