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The Clifton Hotel

Stay at The Clifton Hotel in Glasgow's West End with airy Victorian rooms, free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and close to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Riverside Museum.

26-27 Buckingham Terrace, Glasgow G12 8ED, United Kingdom View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 267 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable Victorian charm in a vibrant West End location

Visitors appreciate spacious rooms, friendly service, and the convenient access to local attractions and nightlife, balanced with some noise from nearby streets and dated interiors.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with high ceilings and period features
  • Friendly, helpful, and welcoming staff providing attentive service
  • Great location close to Botanic Gardens, local shops, restaurants, and public transport
  • Free Wi-Fi and a well-regarded full cooked breakfast option
  • On-site parking availability, though limited and sometimes priced separately

Worth knowing

  • Street noise can be noticeable, especially on weekends and for rooms facing the main road
  • The building has some dated interiors and occasional noise from other guests inside
  • Parking is limited to a few spaces onsite, with additional options nearby but with restrictions or fees
  • Breakfast may not be included in all rates and can be relatively pricey compared to local cafes
  • Beds are generally comfortable, though some guests find them softer than preferred

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a central base in the fashionable West End district
  • Guests wanting easy access to cultural attractions like Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Cathedral
  • Couples or groups looking for spacious Victorian-style accommodations
  • LGBTQ+ travelers, as the hotel is welcoming and inclusive
  • Travelers valuing friendly staff and authentic local atmosphere over modern luxury
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About this property

Welcome to The Clifton Hotel

Located in Glasgow’s fashionable West End district, The Clifton Hotel offers easy access to vibrant cafes, boutiques, and the lively nightlife of Ashton Lane. Positioned on Buckingham Terrace, the hotel is within walking distance of notable attractions such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and Glasgow Cathedral, making it a suitable option for visitors looking to explore the city’s cultural highlights.

The hotel occupies a Victorian-style building featuring airy rooms with period details like high ceilings and large windows. Guest accommodations include spacious rooms praised for their cleanliness and comfort, though some reviews note that the interior is somewhat dated. Rooms come equipped with amenities including free Wi-Fi, and a full hot breakfast is available, with some guests noting that breakfast costs may be an additional charge.

Facilities also include limited on-site parking and an LGBTQ+ friendly environment. Check-in is from 3 PM, and check-out is by 11 AM. While the property benefits from a central location near Botanic Gardens and public transport links, some guests have mentioned occasional noise due to proximity to a main road, although heavy curtains help mitigate this.

Reviews reflect a generally positive experience with staff described as friendly and helpful. The Clifton Hotel is well-suited for travelers seeking a practical base in Glasgow’s West End, particularly those interested in local culture and nightlife. It offers good value in comparison to other nearby hotels, with convenient access to both city attractions and transportation options, including Glasgow and Edinburgh airports.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Nanti About That Apr 18, 2026
8.0

A fantastic hotel with helpful friendly staff. We had a lovely stay here for one night. Our room was luxurious, clean and spacious, with a complete on suite and a massive bath. Lovely high ceilings and windows. The bed was huge and pretty comfy. It's right in the city, not far from tje gardens which is lovely. But it was a bit noisy at night on a Friday, we had to fetch our ear plugs. Other than the noise, a great stay. I would go again and recommend it for sure! Staff were fantastic and made us feel so welcome.

B
Ben Apr 02, 2026
10

Very Impressed. For a 2* hotel and the cost i would certainly recommend staying here. The rooms were very spacious and clean, our room had a recently renovated bathroom which looked great. Bed was more than comfortable and a decent size. Staff were incredibly friendly and always happy to help. There is some free onsite parking at the back of the hotel but very limited to around 4-5 cars, failing that you would need to park at the front and pay. In a great location as across the road from Botanic Gardens and about 5 minutes from the Subway so easy access to city centre. I noticed a lot of other reviews mentioned it was very noisy from outside due to being near he main road be we didn't notice this at all, it was more than quiet enough to sleep. The only negatives i could say is that the building was very noisy when people were walking around and its quiet dated inside but its likely a very old building so not much can be done. Also if you wanted the cooked breakfast it was an extra £10 (ish) which seems quiet expensive to me but there are plenty of cafe's within walking distance.

MP
Mark Proctor Mar 23, 2026
8.0

Great location for the West End, University & transport. A grand building with a big 3 x double bed room. Starting to look a bit worn but clean, spacious and comfortable. Despite overlooking a main road, it was quiet, with heavy curtains keeping out noise & light.

SM
Soph Marshall Mar 17, 2026
10

BRILLIANT STAFF! Was welcomed in and treated fantastically. I could not be happier with the stay I've had. Nothing the staff can do about loud streets, they provided an amazing breakfast, lovely room, cleaning is brilliant and the front of house staff just wowed me. If i could give more than 5 stars I would!

PC
Peter Connolly Mar 14, 2026
10

Massive bedroom with 4 poster bed, parking behind hotel. Very central for everything. Breakfast wasn't included in our stay and the bath would have taken a day to fill but very quiet and room was great. Woman on reception was very helpful. Will stay again .

1
152bobby Mar 08, 2026
10

Nice period Hotel within one minutes walk from the pubs and restaurants on Byres Road. The staff were friendly and polite. I had room number 10, which was large and spacious. There is parking around, but it's for only three hours maximum. Good value for £72 for one night, however, I'm basing that price on the rip off London prices !!

SH
sandy harrington Feb 26, 2026
10

Stayed here for 4 nights from September 7 - 11. Staff was amazing. Very helpful and very friendly. Room was large and very clean. Loved the location and lots around to choose from. Breakfast each day was great. Made to order hot breakfast or continental breakfast available. Loved the fact that there was a taxi stand just around the corner too. Would highly recommend this hotel and definitely would stay here again if I get back to Glasgow

FF
Fran faye Feb 25, 2026
10

Good value for money. Great location everything is at your door step. Comfy bed, massive room lots of space. On site parking with CCTV. Lovely staff. Deserves more than 2 star hotel raring. Will be staying there again.

GI
Gordon Irwine Feb 19, 2026
10

We stayed in a twin room with 2 double beds. Very comfortable stay. Has parking that was a god send and for£5 Excellent value. A good range of breakfasts including your full Scottish cooked. For very near city centre this is excellent value and amazingly friendly staff on hand to help. Good location in the West End with Kelvin Grove park within 2 minute walk and an array of shops on Great Western Road and all the side roads off. Near a large range of restaurant large and small including our favourite, a Churro shop..

DH
Debbie Hodgson Jan 30, 2026
8.0

Location - A short stroll from the underground, plenty of restaurants & takeaways within 5/10 mins walk. A nice pub 5 mins away. The hotel itself was lovely & warm we turned the radiator off. Outside traffic could prove noisy for some if situated on a front facing room. It wasn't a problem for us. The beds are very soft. Not to our liking, depends on your preference. Shower nice & hot and clean. Rooms clean although small but we didn't mind. We had a double room. Hotel staff nice & friendly. Secure front door on a buzzer in the evening opened by the night porter quickly. We will stay here again

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Clifton Hotel

Glasgow, UK

Fashionable West End district with cool cafes & boutiques, plus lively nightlife on Ashton Lane.

  • Partick 25 min Walk
  • Charing Cross 29 min Walk
  • Westerton 1 hr 6 Walk
  • Edinburgh Airport 54 min Car · 1 hr 38 Transit
  • Glasgow Airport 24 min Car · 1 hr 3 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Glasgow. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 1 reviews

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG, United Kingdom

4.7 · Art Gallery
Riverside Museum 20,538 reviews

Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS, United Kingdom

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