Southside Central Travel Guide
Glasgow
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Popular places to visit
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
Hampden Park
The home of Scottish soccer, this stadium is beloved by fans of the game who gather here for its electric atmosphere and popular museum about the sport's history.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
George Square
The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.
Things to do
Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Top hotels in Southside Central
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Lovely room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Clean room, comfy bed, good location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Social Hub Glasgow
Easy check-in, lovely & comfortable room.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Yes all was very good
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow
Nice upgrade, lovely room and very handy for walking around the city
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
Staff clean rooms excellent bedlinen and towels
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside Central
Laurieston
While you're in Laurieston, take in top sights like O2 Academy Glasgow and jump on the metro at Bridge Street Station to see more of the city.
Pollokshields
When in Pollokshields, you can plan a visit to OVO Hydro and Kinning Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
Merchant City
While visiting Merchant City, you might make a stop by sights like Merchant City and George Square.
East End
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in East End. You might want to make time for a stop at Celtic Park or Emirates Arena.
City Centre Glasgow
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Glasgow. Check out top attractions like Buchanan Street and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and jump on the metro at Buchanan Street Station or St Enoch Station to see more of the city.
