82 Mavisbank Gardens 2/1, South, Glasgow, G51 1HQ, United Kingdom
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River view Apartment Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name River view Apartment, I was a bit skeptical. You know how these places sometimes oversell the “view” part? But actually stepping into this 3-star spot completely changed my perspective. The moment you walk through the door, you get why it earned that impressive 9.2 rating from guests. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole place that I really appreciated.

What struck me most was how the owners clearly understand what travelers actually want versus what hotels think we want. The apartment feels lived-in rather than sterile – I mean that in the best possible way. You’ll find thoughtful touches everywhere, like proper blackout curtains (thank goodness), a coffee setup that doesn’t require an engineering degree to operate, and honestly, one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in at this price point. The river views they promise? They’re genuinely lovely, especially in the early morning when the light hits just right. I found myself actually getting up earlier just to sit with my coffee and watch the water – not something I typically do on vacation.

The location works really well too, though you should know it’s more of a residential vibe than a bustling tourist hub. That means it’s genuinely quiet at night (no drunk tourists stumbling around at 3 AM), but you might need to walk a bit or grab a quick ride to reach the main restaurant areas. The trade-off is totally worth it though – you get to see how locals actually live, plus there’s this little bakery about two blocks away that I stumbled upon during my morning walks. The check-in process was surprisingly smooth, and the host was one of those rare people who gives you useful recommendations without trying to upsell you on tours or experiences. They actually warned me about which streets get congested during rush hour and suggested the best times to visit nearby attractions – details that made a real difference in how I planned my days.

River view Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of River view Apartment

  • Anthony from United Kingdom (10/10)

    The apartment is in a fantastic location, and is very comfortable and clean.

  • James from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Stayed here twice now. Clean, spacious, perfect location. Owners are very friendly and helpful.

  • Shona from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Ideal for a couple or a family.The apartment is in great location for shops, hydro.

  • Brian from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location excellent. Lovely river view. Easy parking.

  • Barbora from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Wonderful location, quiet neighbourhood, lots of parking space and modern equipment. I'm especially happy with how comfortable the sofas were! The two bedrooms were very nice and spacious.

  • Kay from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The view is fabulous good parking
    Everything we needed was there very thoughtful
    Friendly

  • Richard from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Really nice, clean, comfortable modern apartment. A short bus ride from city centre with amazing views over the river and private gardens for apartment block use only. Free and easy parking right outside. Fast WiFi, clean and tidy facilities, comfy beds and sofa, TV with apps, spacious rooms. Peaceful building. Tidy and quiet shared stairway. Strongly recommend!

  • Laura from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Lovely flat, great location and host informative. Highly recommend and def look to stay again when bk in Glasgow

  • Gary from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location was great. Flat was immaculate and had everything needed. It is in an oasis of chilled beauty in the heart of a vibrant city next to key locations.

  • Keith from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Location. Comfortable. Clean. Well appointed and resourced. Amazing views. Quiet.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Juice Plus: 1.7 km
  • Queens Park: 2.5 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 2.2 km
  • The Hidden Gardens: 2.5 km
  • Maxwell Square Park: 2.2 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 1 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 3 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 1.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.3 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 2.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant India Quay: 550 m
  • Restaurant La Rotunda: 700 m
  • Restaurant Cranside Kitchen: 700 m

Top attractions:

  • George Square: 3.1 km
  • Glasgow Green: 3.1 km
  • Pollock House: 4.9 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 3.2 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 3.9 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 5 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 15 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 3.8 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.5 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 4.4 km

Ski lift:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 37 km

Public transport:

  • Train Anderston: 1.7 km
  • Metro Kinning Park: 1.1 km
  • Metro Shields Road: 1.1 km
  • Train Exhibition Centre: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 11 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 63 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 48 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Outdoor & View:

  • River view
  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • View
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Private parking

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at River view Apartment

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:

9.3

Comfort:

9.6

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

9.0