Babbity Bowster

Hotels
9 (1348 reviews)
16-18 Blackfriars Street , Glasgow , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds reported by some
Small room sizes
Stairs could be an issue for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Multiple reviews highlight the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities.
Service
9.36
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.4
Many reviews praised the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms received mixed reviews regarding comfort and size.
Amenities
8.88
While some amenities were satisfactory, others like parking were mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.34
Some complaints about the price relative to room size and quality.
Food and Beverage
9.39
The breakfast was consistently praised across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall sentiment expressed in reviews pointed to a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:13

Property Description

Central Location:
Located in the heart of Glasgow, Babbity Bowsters offers easy access to popular attractions such as Glasgow Cathedral, George Square, and Buchanan Galleries, making it the perfect choice for travelers wanting to explore the city.

Entertainment and Activities:
With a terrace, restaurant, bar, karaoke, ski school, and even mini-golf on-site, guests at Babbity Bowsters can enjoy a variety of entertainment options without leaving the hotel. Hiking and skiing enthusiasts will also appreciate the proximity to outdoor activities.

Comfortable Accommodation:
The hotel provides well-equipped rooms featuring amenities like a flat-screen TV, desk, bed linen, and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The 24-hour front desk adds convenience for travelers needing assistance during their visit.

Ready to experience the best of Glasgow? Book your stay at Babbity Bowsters now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1348 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Kai • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Super Unterkunft, prima continental breakfast. Auch sehr gutes pubfood. Merchant City und Nekropolis fußläufig erreichbar, Auto kann auf dem hoteleigenen Parkplatz bleiben. Und vor allem: Supernetter staff!

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ailsa • extended_group • au
8
Good place overall, if not for the hard and steep steps.
Pros:

Loved the kind and warm staff. Loved the beer garden. Loved the modern bathroom. Location is pretty good. Brekkie was lovely.

Cons:

The stairs are full on! The first flight is tiled, and I feel it should be carpeted for safety reasons. I also have to say that the hand rails were super sticky and yukky. They really need to be cleaned daily.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Emi likes to travel • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • couple • nl
9
Heel tof, een café restaurant met kamers.
Pros:

Locatie vlak bij het centrum maar in rustig gedeelte, in de nacht super stil. Goed ontbijt maar ook geweldig diner, lief personeel, hele schone kamer.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • ca
9
Excellent value and staff makes your stay very pleasurable very good food in the bar
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, convenient to central Glasgow but quiet street

Cons:

Stairs to room

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • fr
9
Séjour cosy, personnel adorable!
Pros:

Super séjour dans cet hôtel, le personnel est très agréable et aux petits soins ! Je partais tôt le lendemain matin et mon petit déjeuner (très complet) a été déposé devant ma porte avant mon départ. Chambre tout confort, très bon emplacement central proche de Queen Street Station et emplacement top pour visiter Glasgow.

Cons:

Ne pas pouvoir rester plus longtemps

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Sylvain Engel • solo_traveller • de
6
Gute Unterkunft mit hauseigenem Pub und gesicherten Parkplatz
Pros:

Pub im Haus und sehr Zentral gelegen,abgeschlossener Parkplatz mit Schranke.Leider treiben dort viele Tauben ihr Unwesen

Cons:

Leider nur sehr begrenztes kontintales Frühstück.Wer es lieber schottisch mag,sollte außerhalb frühstücken.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Joakim • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
Would stay again!
Pros:

Room was comfortable. They even found me a fan for the room. Bar on first floor had an excellent menu. Had lunch there and would recommend the Thai chicken curry. Anna was an excellent host during our stay.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Luisa Maria • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • ie
7
Excellent Location. Well Decorated. Friendly Staff.
Pros:

Excellent staff, very polite and welcoming. Location was perfect for my stay: close enough to the city centre, but specifically close to events I was attending at Drygate Brewery and Barrowlands. Nicely decorated room. Overall, very clean and well supplied with tea/coffee/water as well as central heating and a cooling fan.

Cons:

The mattress was not very comfy. A decent mattress topper would help here. Continental style breakfast was adequate. A cooked breakfast was available for an additional fee. I feel this should be an included option at the price point.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Juliane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Loved everything - location, room, breakfast. Would definitely stay here again next time I’m in Glasgow. Thank you!

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Andre • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Babbity
Pros:

The room was clean, modern and comfortable. The property is right in the heart of the city, with secure parking, and we were able to check in late without any issues. We had the continental breakfast, which was perfectly fine.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • de
9
Sehr freundliche Unterkunft
Pros:

Unten im Haus befindet sich ein Pub, die wenigen Zimmer sind oben. Von dem Trubel unten bekommt man im Zimmer nichts mit, es sei denn, man schläft zur Straße mit offenem Fenster. Dann kann es sein, das man den ein oder anderen hört.
Das Personal ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Und es war lange jemand vor Ort, falls man irgendwas brauchte. Die Zimmer ausreichend groß, mit eigenem kleinen Bad und sehr sauber. Habe dort ausgezeichnet geschlafen.
Das Frühstück war überschaubar ( was auch an der geringen Anzahl der Gäste lag), aber mit tollem frischen Obst ( Erdbeeren, Himbeeren, Heidelbeeren und Brombeeren) und keine Konserven! Immer liebevoll angerichtet, mit mehreren Marmeladen, frischem Toast, süßem Gebäck und der Cappuccino war sehr lecker. Warmes schottisches Frühstück ist gegen Aufpreis bestellbar.
Essen ist auch im Haus möglich, habe ich allerdings nicht getestet.
Bushaltestelle ist nicht weit weg, der Georg square ( und der Bahnhof Queen Street)in ca 10Minuten gut zu erreichen.

Cons:

Etwas Käse oder Wurst zum Frühstück wären noch toll gewesen

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Helmut • solo_traveller • de
8
Coole Location in super Lage mit freundlichem Personal
Pros:

Coole Location mit einigen Zimmern über dem Pub. Personal sehr freundlich und Service sehr gut. Frisch gemachter Barista-Kaffee zum Frühstück, das frisch und sehr lecker ist.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ylva • couple • no
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They carried my bags upstairs to my room and provided a delicious Gluten Free continental breakfast.

Room was very comfortable with everything I needed. Dinner was also delicious.

My luggage was also stored while I roamed around Glasgow before check in.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like and will stay again if I return to Glasgow. The room is not large so it may not suit if you need more space.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • gb
4
Poor
Pros:

Very tired

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee