Accommodation Services

Kelvinhaugh Gate

Kelvinhaugh Gate offers single ensuite rooms in three or five bedded flats. Each flat has a shared self catering kitchen/lounge and includes complimentary tea/coffee. 

Kelvinhaugh Gate provides a perfect base to explore Glasgow.  The city centre, cosmopolitan west end and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) are all within easy walking distance.

Summer 2026 rate: from £46.50 per room, per night 

Facilities/Services

• Single rooms (small double bed) with en-suite shower room
• Self catering only
• Kitchen fully equipped with oven, fridge freezer and microwave
• Crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment provided
• Laundry facilities on site
• All linen and towels provided
• Bike shed available
• Free Wi-Fi
• Limited on-site parking (non-reservable)

Check-in and collect keys from Cairncross House: 1400hrs

Check-out and return keys to Cairncross House: 1000hrs

NB: Rooms are not supplied with a hairdryer. There are no lifts (elevators) at Kelvinhaugh Gate.

Make an Enquiry

Summer 2026 availability will be between 15 June and 31 August 2026.

Groups of 10 or more please email groupaccom@glasgow.ac.uk

Individual or small group enquiries please email shortstay@glasgow.ac.uk

Parking and transport

The closest public car park is at Bunhouse Road, 13 minutes walk from reception at Cairncross House. Operated by Glasgow City Council, charges apply https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/payanddisplaycarparks

On-street parking on Kelvinhaugh Street is very expensive. £1.20 per 15 minutes with a maximum 3 hour stay. charges apply 0800-1800hrs Monday to Friday Glasgow City Council interactive parking zone map

The closest train station is Exhibition Centre which is 10-12 minutes walk from Kelvinhaugh Street. The journey from Exhibition Centre to Glasgow Central Station take 4/5 minutes.

Buses run to the city centre from nearby Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street. Most buses offer 'tap on, tap off' payment.