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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Kristýna couple cz
6
Pros:

Personál byl příjemný a snažil se být nápomocný. Vzdálenost od centra nebyla špatná.

Cons:

Čistota ucházející, ale mohla by být lepší. Některé vybavení by potřebovalo opravit/nahradit. Čtvrt nepůsobila zrovna nejlépe, ale ani nebyla nejhorší. Televize na pokoji je, ale nepovedlo se nám přihlásit k běžnému živému vysílání. Byla možnost se přihlásit pouze na vlastní Netflix, nebo jiné stramovací služby. Celkově ubytování v celku v pořádku, ale také nic extra.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Michal solo_traveller gb
8
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Amaury solo_traveller fr
5
Peut mieux faire
Pros:

Petit déjeuner correct, large choix, si on arrive un peu juste il est possible de prendre une boîte. Globalement équipe assez arrangeante et réactive. Établissement propre.

Cons:

Assez cher pour le peu de service proposé. Ne privilégiez pas cet établissement si vous voyagez seul car l'ambiance est assez froide/aseptisée. C'est un dortoir/hôtel et non une véritable auberge de jeunesse. Grand établissement, assez mal rodé : devoir demander que l'on remette les rideaux dans les dortoirs (au bout de deux nuits), quatre casiers (petits et assez vieux) pour une chambre de cinq lits (faites le calcul), la pièce commune fermée la nuit, pas de laverie accessible pour les clients (surprenant au vu de la taille de l'établissement, l'alternative proposée à la station service d'à côté laisse à désirer), pas de micro-ondes/espace cuisine... Pour en avoir parlé à la réceptionniste, enlever un service entier à cause d'un incident n'est pas la bonne manière de régler ses problèmes. On se sent finalement assez peu accueilli, on dérangerait presque. Autre problème : l'isolation. Malgré un chauffage brûlant, les fenêtres sont très vieilles et laissent passer l'air (il fait donc froid la nuit). Je ne dis pas que je suis tombé malade à cause de ça (mais ça a sans doute grandement participé). Beaucoup de suppléments par-ci par-là : la bagagerie (toujours bien de le savoir en amont), les bouchons d'oreille (aberrant !?) et bien d'autres... Les colocataires des chambres influencent aussi malheureusement l'ambiance du séjour.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Riva solo_traveller it
8
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Jörg solo_traveller de
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Izarbe couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Aliya Harir solo_traveller af
3
Pros:

The rooms are decent and clear; One of staff members a really nice woman helped me close the window blinds when I was unable to.

Cons:

some of the staff’s attitude comes across as very colonial. A front desk staff was mocking a woman who was trying to check in but could not speak English well. Also, if you expect basic human decency, I would not recommend staying here. After checkout, I was not allowed to use the toilet by a staff member, even though I had paid to store my luggage. When the reception toilet was out of service, no alternative was offered. Also there is no fridge to store food, or microwave to warm it, or even a water refill option.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Mattheus solo_traveller br
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Kőhalmi solo_traveller hu
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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pablo gastón solo_traveller es
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Legend
Pros:

How close it is to city and great for a nap after a rave staff were amazing i'll definetly be back

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Ilyas solo_traveller gb
7
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Ezinna solo_traveller gb
7
Good
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nil

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Alberto solo_traveller es
6
Por su precio es de lo más aconsejable de la zona ya que los precios son bastante altos
Pros:

Precio y baños amplios

Cons:

Muchas escaleras, sin ascensor y las literas incómodas colchón y almohada

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Imene solo_traveller tn
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Cory extended_group gb
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Sebastien solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was worthless, but didn't have a negative experience at all

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Lukáš solo_traveller cz
10
Pros:

A very nice hostel for an overnight stay, especially considering the excellent value for money. Clean environment, good and affordable breakfast. Most of all, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, both at the reception and among the other employees.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Noelia solo_traveller us
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Stefano extended_group it
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