Alba Hostel Glasgow

3.0 star property
Victorian hostel with free parking connected to a shopping center in Glasgow

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Reception
Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 4 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 8 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Fifth Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 0AT

What's nearby

  • University of Glasgow - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • OVO Hydro - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Braehead Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Anniesland Station - 2 min walk
  • Kelvinhall Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪111 by Modou - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Esquire House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lock 27 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Three Craws - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Alba Hostel Glasgow

Hostel near University of Glasgow
An airport shuttle, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Alba Hostel Glasgow. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, laundry services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Alba Hostel Glasgow boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: GBP 4 per person

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 15
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alba Hostel Glasgow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM– 2:00 PM for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Does Alba Hostel Glasgow provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of GBP 15 applies.

Where is Alba Hostel Glasgow located?

Located in North Glasgow, this hostel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cathedral of St. Luke and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Glasgow. Great Western Road and Knightswood Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). Anniesland Station is only a 2-minute walk and Jordanhill Station is 10 minutes.

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Alba Hostel Glasgow Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 69 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay for cheap
Service was amazing. Clean, easy going and convenient. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gearoid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Nice quiet hostel with good WiFi and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel, stayed in a twin private room and had no problems. Bed was reasonably comfy and good bathroom facilities. Wifi was OK. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Reine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Tanakrit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was Sleeping with fresh paint smell,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

よし

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
不潔 非常にうるさい
ベッドが非常に不潔でした。 また、ベッドの電気は付かず、充電コンセントも6人で共用なので近くに置いて充電は出来ません。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Really close to train station with easy access to downtown and out of city excursions to Edinburgh. Quiet neighbourhood and hostel atmosphere. Hostel manager very friendly- went out of his way to find me and wish me well on the rest of my travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customers talked until midnight near to our bedroom so it was difficult to sleep. The manager was very nice and explain us all the things to know about Glasgow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Omid, UK

Disliked: Room comfort
Glasgow Trip
The staff very friendly and helpful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

yee ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mori, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was good and we like it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Worst/ most Filthy Hotel I've ever stayed!
Bugs on the bed/bedsheets/duvet. Far from City. Staff aren't informative. Worst hostel I've ever stayed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Suze, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good value, personal service
This hostel is near to our son's place, so very convenient for us. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very good value for a twin room with ensuite shower/lavatory. Kitchen and lounge facilities clean and bright. Near train station so good transport links.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

CHINHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andrew, Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rugby Trip to support Northampton Saints.
Visited to attend Glasgow Warriors game against Northampton Saints. Great down to earth accommodation, excellent shower and wash room facilities. Wonderful stone built town house with many original features. Common room was very quiet a good place to read / relax. Excellent position for train station. Very good budget priced overnight accommodation. Will use again when visiting Glasgow.