Babbity Bowster

Hotels
9 (1463 reviews)
16-18 Blackfriars Street , Glasgow , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Hiking
Laundry
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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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1463 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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Nadin • solo_traveller • de
9
Pleasant stay in the guesthouse and restaurant
Pros:

Good location, quiet room with tea facilities and water, very nice staff, charming pub with very good food

Cons:

-

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely welcoming staff, nice airy room and a decent shower

Cons:

Wasn't too keen on the stairs and would have liked a chair to sit on rather than the bed

Regards

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jeannine • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jana • couple • cz
9
Very nice and friendly hotel
Pros:

Very nice hotel where you feel comfortable even though you have to go up the stairs. Very good breakfast. Quite nice and quiet place.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • au
10
We had a great stay at this location. The atmosphere in the hotel was fantastic. The location is central to everything.
Pros:

Central location to everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Guy • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Bar, restaurant très sympathique, nourriture excellente, personnel souriant. Tout près du centre ville à pied. Bon déjeuner.

Cons:

38 marches pour se rendre aux chambres. Dimension chambre très petite et salle de bain minuscule.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful and professional staff and service.

Amazingly comfortable bed.

Close enough to the city centre

Cons:

Nothing to do with hotel but if you need to book a taxi from Glasgow central station is £7.50 (black cabs) and Glasgow go cabs £4.80 - however when booking this company book as near to time when you want picking up as they collect you as soon as booked online.

Missed my breakfast due to early arrival of cab to take myself back to the station.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Niall Wallace • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Véronique • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique.
Emplacement idéal.
Parking en fonction des disponibilités, très pratique.
Bon petit déjeuner

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • au
10
Loved it
Pros:

Fantastic boutique old hotel (6 rooms) above a small bar with live jazz band, in middle of merchant city

Cons:

Monday 7am garbage truck

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Yael • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Fumarola • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Staff calmo, cordiale e disponibile.
Abbiamo sia fatto colazione che cenato all'interno del pub ed il cibo era veramente buonissimo.
Si dorme bene e c'è abbastanza silenzio nelle camere.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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sadreddine • solo_traveller • dz
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Heinz • extended_group • de
8
Pros:

frühstück simpel, schlechter Wasserablauf in der Dusche. In beiden Zimmer. Sonst ok

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great little place to stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • us
9
It was a great experience.
Pros:

It was very quiet, very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The many stairs to the rooms and the rooms were very small. That being said, it’s an old building and still worth the stay.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee