Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Babbity Bowsters is located in the center of Glasgow, a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Cathedral. A 8-minute walk from George Square and 0.7 miles from Buchanan Galleries, the hotel has a ski school. The property provides karaoke and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Guests at Babbity Bowsters can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play minigolf at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Popular points of interest near Babbity Bowsters include Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Queen Street Station and Glasgow Central Train Station. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 8.7 miles from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Glasgow, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Glasgow
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good and I got a very friendly welcome from staff.
  • Kristen
    Australia Australia
    location was great and breakfast was wonderful. We had dinner here as well. The meals were great. Great pub atmosphere and staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Darlene
    United States of America United States of America
    The Cereal was amazing and the coffee was strong like it should be.
  • Phyllis
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Parking was for guests and the location was excellent. Buffet breakfast had everything you could want and dinner in the restaurant was delicious. Highly recommend this property for your stay in Glasgow!!
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent, the vibe was excellent and the food was great.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and make the most of a smaller space. Food is great, and so is the location.
  • Lucinda
    United States of America United States of America
    Fun pub, with great staff. Luke was incredibly helpful to us when we arrived. Great food, we had dinner there as well as breakfast. Room was comfortable.
  • Aaron
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the clean room, the location, and the friendly staff
  • Born2xplore
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location, good breakfast, friendly staff, and best of all, free parking.
  • Aubrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff were very friendly and attentive as soon as I arrived. Luke even helped me with my luggage to my room! Everything I ordered and ate at Babbity Bowster exceeded my expectations. Will definitely book again if I return to Glasgow. Very nice...

Property questions and answers
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  • is this single room with shower just a shower or is there a toilet

    All our rooms are en-suite, with a private bathroom, including a toilet.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
  • The Booking site says 'Double room with private Bathroom' but details say 'shared toilet'. Is the toilet not part of the 'Private Bathroom'?

    All our rooms are en-suite, with a private bathroom that includes a toilet.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
  • Hello there, I’m hoping that you can offer a parking space as I’m with a rental car that I want to keep safe until I drop it off the following morning

    We have our own car park which you may park in free-of-charge for during your stay. This is located next to the building on Blackfriars Street, G1 1PE.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
  • We need a parking space

    We have our own car park which you may park in free-of-charge during your stay. This is located next to the building on Blackfriars Street, G1 1PE.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
  • what is the check in time?

    Check in is from 14:30. If you arrive earlier, you are welcome to have try some Scottish food and drink in our bar whilst you wait for your room to be ready.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
  • how far from bus statin

    It is 0.7 miles to Buchanan Bus Station and Google Maps estimates this will take 17 minutes to walk there.
    Answered on 15 September 2024
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Hotel area info

Amenities of Babbity Bowsters
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Ski
  • Ski school
Activities
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 2:30 PM
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the hotel for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Cash only.

    FAQs about Babbity Bowsters

    • Babbity Bowsters is 0.7 miles from the center of Glasgow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Babbity Bowsters include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Babbity Bowsters can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
    • Babbity Bowsters offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Karaoke
      • Mini golf
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bar crawls
    • The prices at Babbity Bowsters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Babbity Bowsters is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.