Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross

Hotels
7.3 (6692 reviews)
27 Elmbank Street , Glasgow , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.55
Several complaints regarding cleanliness in the rooms.
Service
8.55
Mixed reviews on service; friendly staff, but issues with requests.
Location
8.55
Perfect location for many guests.
Room Quality
7.05
Issues with room comfort and quality, including worn beds.
Amenities
6.55
Lacks basic amenities like microwaves and sufficient breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.55
Affordable for the area, but value questioned due to amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.05
Breakfast offerings criticized; lacking variety and quality.
Overall Experience
7.55
A generally mixed experience that left guests wanting improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:50

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Glasgow, Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross offers a convenient stay just minutes away from popular attractions and transportation hubs.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit. With Charing Cross Rail Station a stone's throw away, exploring the city is a breeze.

Easy Access to City Highlights
Within walking distance to King's Theatre and a variety of shops, bars, and restaurants, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Glasgow. Plus, quick access to the M8 motorway makes traveling in and out of the city hassle-free.

Book now for a seamless stay at Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross.

Important information:

When booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

This Hostel operates a 10-day maximum stay policy within a 90-day period.

Passport or driver’s license is required for check-in. Student cards are not accepted.

The guest making the booking must be over 18. Under 18s can stay in a private room with a parent or guardian but cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.

Bookings of 10 or more people are subject to different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Beds in the same dormitory room cannot be guaranteed.

Please note there is no guest kitchen facility to cook.

No outside alcohol is allowed at all.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 6692 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 6.05
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Ngoc Dung solo_traveller vn
10
Excellence
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

None

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Alannah solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely stay xxx
Pros:

I always love staying at safestay as its in a great area & the breakfast bit is fab...staff are lovely xxx

Cons:

Loved it xxx

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Onyinyechukwu solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

How clean and comfortable it was for a hostel.

Cons:

The fact that the water is never hot just warm and also how far it is from Buchanan station

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Leon extended_group de
6
Grundlegend zufrieden mit kleinen Mängeln
Pros:

Wir haben die Unterkunft primär wegen des günstigen Preises und der dennoch ziemlich guten Bewertungen ausgewählt. Insgesamt hatte die Unterkunft alles, was man für ein paar Tage brauchte und die Betten waren ebenfalls okay. Von der Lage her war es zwar mit den Koffern ein relativ langer Weg bis zum Hauptbahnhof, aber dennoch sehr zentral, sodass man auch abends gut die Stadt erkunden konnte. Gleichzeitig fühlte man sich in der Gegend sicher. Die Mitarbeiter gingen auf unsere Fragen ein und waren freundlich.

Cons:

Leider war die Unterkunft ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen, starke Gebrauchsspuren waren sichtbar und in unserem Teppich fehlte ein Stück. Dies war für den Aufenthalt nicht weiter schlimm, aber passte nicht zu den dargestellten Fotos. Teilweise roch es etwas seltsam und die Luft war manchmal ziemlich staubig. Vom Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war es dafür zu teuer bemessen.
Außerdem war der Online-Check-In verwirrend, aber immerhin war der Check-In vor Ort unkompliziert.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Dawnies Nights Out solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Clean, warm, tidy. Great staff.

Cons:

The German boy who got really drunk and threw up at 4am

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller pl
7
Hostel jest bardzo dobry!
Pros:

czysta łazienka

Cons:

Głośne współlokatroki (całą noc)

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Onyinyechukwu solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
brill location good staff with good knowledge. i also enjoyed breakfast
Pros:

location to Irish pub on st Patrick's day

Cons:

no lift.( i have walking difficulties) i luckily got a bottom bunk don't know what to do if i had a top one also not sure if you can pre book a lower bunk.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina solo_traveller pl
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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SHAH ZEB extended_group gb
10
Pros:

City center

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Hall couple gb
10
Clean, comfy stay.
Pros:

The location was spot on, just off the main street, rooms where lovely.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Milly couple gb
8
Apart from the uncomfortable mattress our stay was perfect 👌
Pros:

Close to everything. Felt safe in surrounding area. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of advice about the area and all the facilities you could need from a hostel.
24 hour reception was great.

Cons:

The only complaint I have is the mattress was sooo uncomfortable and rock hard but other than that no complaints at all.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Kayla Marie solo_traveller ie
7
Great staff felt welcomed the second i walked in, super helpful and had what I needed for the night
Pros:

Close to the area i needed to be in for the weekend - location was not far from the bus station and close to essential shops

Cons:

Room felt stuffy in the night downstairs - pillow was not great but it did what i needed as i was not there that long.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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MacNeill solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, very close to main street, my only hiccup was, the room was to warm for me, I'm used to a cool room.

Cons:

As I said, a bit to warm for me

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Mohamed solo_traveller gb
3
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Obed solo_traveller gb
10
Good
Pros:

The location and staff approach to customers is excellent

Cons:

None

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Terence solo_traveller gb
8
Was great on the day 👍
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Stairs

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
8
Decent value in the city centre
Pros:

Check in nice and easy if you just avoid the online stuff they send you. Bed was pretty comfortable, very near to the train station and the rest of the city centre.

Cons:

Felt like it could do with a little bit of modernising/renovation, would have liked at least a curtain around the bed.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Emma Sofie solo_traveller dk
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Ana Belén couple es
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee