Accommodation

There are a large number of accommodation options within easy reach of the University, from budget hostels to smart hotels. Please note, however, that these tend to enjoy high occupancy rates, so do not delay making your reservation:

  • Self-catering accommodation in University of Glasgow halls of residence, (booked via the University’s on-line accommodation booking system)
  • Other hotel, hostel or B&B accommodation (booked independently)

Self-catering in the University of Glasgow’s halls of residence

Comfortable single and twin study bedrooms are available in three of the University’s student residences (prices are per room per night and include VAT):

  • Cairncross House (Single standard, in flat £27, Twin standard, in flat, £54)
  • Kelvinhaugh Gate (Single ensuite, in flat, £48)
  • Murano Street student village (Single standard £27, Twin flat £66)

Kelvinhaugh Gate and Cairncross House are beside one another, a 15 minute walk south of the main campus in the Finnieston area ('a vibrant neighbourhood full of arty hangouts and cool bars and restaurants'). There are small supermarkets and independent food shops near the residences and a wide range of places to eat, including breakfast.

Murano Street is 25 minute walk north of the main campus in the Maryhill area (beyond the Botanic Gardens with easy access to Byres Road, where there are supermarkets and independent food shops and a wide range of places to eat, including breakfast).

All residences provide:

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  • all linen and towels
  • well-stocked, shared kitchens (including all cooking implements, crockery and cutlery)
  • access to laundry facilities
  • free Wi-Fi in all bedrooms and communal areas
  • telephone access in all bedrooms
  • TVs in communal areas
  • free off-street parking
  • cycle storage

Check-in time: from 2pm on day of arrival
Check-out time: by 10 am on day of departure

Bookings should be made using the University of Glasgow’s on-line accommodation booking system

All queries regarding University accommodation should be addressed to accommodation services: Telephone 0141 330 4743. Email vacationaccom@gla.ac.uk

Other hotel, hostel or B&B accommodation booked independently

Delegates who would prefer alternative accommodation - whether grander or more modest, closer, more family-friendly, in a hostel, B&B, or independent hotel - should make their own arrangements. There are dozens of hotels and guest houses and more than half-a-dozen hostels (ranging in size, price and quality) in the vicinity of the University and yet more further afield in the city. However, delegates planning on booking their own accommodation are urged not to delay as Glasgow hotels typically enjoy high occupancy rates all year round and are particularly likely to get booked up for July.