Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross

Hotels
7.3 (7409 reviews)
27 Elmbank Street , Glasgow , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 7409 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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Manuela Johanna solo_traveller de
10
will come back
Pros:

a really nice and friendly place to stay

Cons:

nothing to say

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Maresha solo_traveller gb
5
Okay, but wouldn't stay here again
Pros:

The staff were the best thing about the place, friendly and helpful. The location is good, just a 15 minute walk from central train station and the bus station. Walking distance from many sites like the cathedral, Necropolis, MoMA. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores in walking distance. There are privacy curtains on the beds.

Cons:

In 20 years of staying in hostels around the world, including several in the UK, this is the only one I've come across that charges for requesting a bottom or top bunk and for storing luggage before check in/after check out. It's also the only one I've encountered with no way for clients to prepare food, not even a microwave, which drastically impacts dietary choices if you want to save money by not eating at a restaurant. Furthermore, the rooms were not cleaned daily. The waste bin in the bathroom was overflowing. There is not enough ventilation in the bathrooms as the bath mat remained soaked all day and night from 6 people showering. Furthermore, the hallways have a musty smell. The mattresses are thin.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
P
Petr solo_traveller cz
7
I would recommend this hostel. The combination of price, location and facilities offers good value for money.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Each bed had its own reading light, power socket and a small shelf for personal belongings. The curtains around the beds were also a nice touch and provided good privacy. The lockers were large enough to store carry-on luggage and could be locked securely.

Cons:

Towels and luggage storage (before checkin and after checkout) were available only for an extra charge. Also, the bathroom and toilet were in the same room, which could be inconvenient when sharing a dormitory with a larger number of people.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Vandenberg solo_traveller gb
7
A great, value for money, safe and convenient hostel
Pros:

It’s a friendly, organised, safe and clean hostel in the city centre. There’s some interesting restaurants and pubs nearby and it’s a good place to stay for a short time in Glasgow

Cons:

Nothing. The hostel is a very good one by inner city hostel standards

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
T
Tomasz solo_traveller pl
10
Wszytsko w porządku
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
G
Guest00 solo_traveller at
5
Pros:

Bathroom in the room looked newly renovated

Cons:

Upper beds didn't have curtains

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
A
Alain Michel solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
J
Julio extended_group es
6
Pros:

La ubicación, relación calidad-precio y el personal agradable. La ducha funcionaba muy bien.

Cons:

Es lo justo para pasar una noche. No me quedaría más. La habitación muy oscura. No nos parece bien que cobren por dejar la maleta un par de horas mientras hacíamos tiempo en la ciudad hasta la hora del avión.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
I
Iwan solo_traveller nl
8
Super
Pros:

Het vriendelijke personeel

Cons:

Niks

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ulises solo_traveller es
6
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Loles solo_traveller es
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lucas solo_traveller ie
8
Fair for the value that I paid.
Pros:

Location. Kind staff willing to help.

Cons:

They didnt put more toilet paper in the toilet for the 2 nights that I was there. The building is under construction and I woke up everyday hearing noises from it. There was no place where I could refill bottles of water.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Zofia couple pl
5
Tragic
Pros:

Lokalizacja była bardzo super. Blisko dworca kolejowego.

Cons:

Było głośno i brudno. Gdy przyszliśmy do obiektu na naszej pościeli była jakaś plama, a gdy poprosiliśmy o zmianę to pan z recepcji zmieniał ją sam przy nas w taki sposób, że cała nowa pościel leżała na brudnej ziemii bo sam sobie nie dawał rady i zmieniał ją na podłodze - obrzydliwe. Nie ma nawet kuchni dostępnej dla gości, w której by można było nalać sobie gorącą wodę, zamiast tego trzeba płacić za wodę w automacie na kawę. „Kuchnia” to tylko taka w której można wykupić śniadanie :(

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
E
ester solo_traveller es
3
Para dormir una noche de pasada
Cons:

El baño de la habitación estaba lleno de pelos. El colchón podría ser más cómodo, al final te acabas clavando la espalda.No dispone de zonas comunes agradables (solo una sala con mesas y sillas).

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Umit solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, very clean building and comfortable bed. En suite bathroom is also very clean.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
J
Jitander solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
J
Judith solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Very nice and helpful staff. Good location. Rooms are well equipped. Great bathroom in my shared room as well.

Cons:

Only downside would be the fact that the water is not drinkable in the rooms so you are dependent on the staff to fill in you bottle (but they are very nice!)

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Alexander extended_group gb
8
Convenient Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and bathroom. Great price, convenient location. Very quick check in.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Ich hatte vorab um ein unteres Bett gebeten und das hat geklappt.

Cons:

Für das Aufbewahren von Gepäck vor dem Check-In wurde eine Gebühr erhoben. Die MIete für ein Handtuch war relativ hoch (im Vergleich zu anderen Hostels im Land).

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Flora solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee