Babbity Bowster Hotel - Glasgow

$$$$||View on mapGlasgow, United Kingdom16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE|
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Babbity Bowster Hotel - Glasgow
16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.8
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Free WiFi9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples36%
Groups11%
Families8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.8
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Free WiFi9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples36%
Groups11%
Families8%

Babbity Bowster Hotel Glasgow: a city-centre pub with six rooms, free secure parking, and a lively bar with live music and cultural events.

Accommodation & Rooms

Babbity Bowster Hotel Glasgow offers six en-suite rooms, each with a private bathroom and walk-in shower. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee maker. Despite being above a pub, the rooms are quiet with no noise heard from downstairs.

Dining & Breakfast

The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh fruit, pastries, and cereals. A cooked breakfast is available for an additional charge if ordered the day before. The on-site restaurant offers Scottish classics like steak pie, haggis, and Cullen skink.

Entertainment & Activities

Guests can enjoy live music events at the bar, including traditional Scottish folk bands. The hotel also offers activities such as mini-golf, karaoke, hiking, fishing, and cycling. Nearby outdoor activities include a ski school and boating on the River Clyde.

Location & Parking

The hotel is located on a quiet lane in Merchant City, a 10-minute walk from Barrowlands Ballroom. Guests have free use of the on-site secure car park, a rare find in central Glasgow. Nearby attractions include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, and Buchanan Galleries.

Guest Experience & Service

Staff at Babbity Bowster are praised for carrying luggage up three flights of stairs for guests. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and later check-out options. The hotel organizes pub crawls and movie nights, and the bar is a popular spot for mingling with locals.

  • Parking: Free secure on-site car park for hotel guests
  • Breakfast: Complimentary continental breakfast with cooked option available
  • Activities: Mini-golf, karaoke, hiking, fishing, cycling, and nearby ski school
  • Entertainment: Live music events, pub crawls, movie nights
  • Location: Merchant City, 10-min walk to Barrowlands Ballroom
  • Service: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:6
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Rooms and availability

Ensuite Double Room
    Single Room
    • Max:
      1 person
    • Bed options:
      1 Single bed
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    Private Bathroom Double Room
    • Max:
      2 persons
    • Bed options:
      1 Double bed
    • Shower
    • Private bathroom
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    Facilities

    Main facilities

    Wi-Fi
    Free parking
    Luggage storage
    24-hour services

    24-hour reception

    24-hour security

    Food/ Drinks

    Bar/ Lounge area

    Restaurant

    Laundry
    TV

    Flat-screen TV

    Check-in/ Check-out

    Express check-in/ -out

    Sports & Fitness

    • Hiking
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Fishing

    Services

    • Housekeeping
    • Laundry
    • Dry cleaning

    Dining

    • Restaurant
    • Bar/ Lounge area

    Children

    • Children's menu

    Spa & Leisure

    • Karaoke
    • Entertainment

    Room features

    • Terrace
    • Tea and coffee facilities

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries

    Media

    • Flat-screen TV
    • AM/FM alarm clock
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    Essential information about Babbity Bowster Hotel

    💵 Lowest room price 99 £
    📏 Distance to centre 1.2 km
    ✈️ Distance to airport 16.0 km
    🧳 Nearest airport Glasgow, GLA

    Location

    16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
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    16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
    • City landmarks
    • Nearby
    • Restaurants
    Square
    George Square
    540 m
    GlasgowScotland
    Buchanan Street
    540 m
    GlasgowScotland
    Merchant City
    290 m
    Gallery
    Gallery of Modern Art
    540 m
    Museum
    St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
    290 m
    Gallery
    Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
    540 m
    Shopping Area
    St. Enoch Shopping Centre
    540 m
    3 Castle St.
    Provand's Lordship
    290 m
    University
    University of Strathclyde
    290 m
    Public Building
    City Chambers
    540 m
    Clyde Street
    La Pasionara
    540 m
    Mall
    Princes Square
    540 m
    Church
    St Georges Tron
    540 m
    Mall
    Buchanan Galleries
    540 m
    Mall
    Argyll Arcade
    540 m
    Glasgow Green
    Tolbooth Steeple
    210 m
    94 Queen Street
    Duke of Wellington Statue
    540 m
    Event hall
    St Andrew's in the Square
    400 m
    Museum
    Glasgow Police Museum
    290 m
    Gallery
    Transmission Gallery
    540 m
    Restaurant
    O'Neill's
    180 m
    Restaurant
    Beer Cafe
    230 m
    Restaurant
    The Chimney Cake Corporation
    210 m
    Restaurant
    Cafe India
    260 m
    Restaurant
    The Chicken Place
    280 m
    Restaurant
    The Spoon Cafe
    280 m
    Restaurant
    Old College Bar
    300 m
    Restaurant
    Val D'oro
    300 m
    Restaurant
    Mongkok Express
    340 m

    Reviews of Babbity Bowster Hotel

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    FAQ about Babbity Bowster

    What popular attractions are closest to Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel?
    Guests of Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel can visit Merchant City (within walking distance of the accommodation), or Gallery of Modern Art placed 7 minutes' walk away.
    Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
    Guests of the hotel can take advantage of a car park.
    Is there any public transport near the hotel?
    Yes, there is High Street / Blackfriars Street bus stop located not too far from the hotel and Buchanan Street metro station set nearly 5 minutes' drive away.
    Can I have lunch or dinner next to Babbity Bowsters Hotel?
    Restaurants near Babbity Bowsters Hotel include McCune Smith (at a 100-metre distance from the property) as well as Mongkok Express (350 meters away).
    Does the 3-star Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel serve breakfast?
    Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 3-star Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel.
    What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel?
    Guests of Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel can check in from 14:30 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
    How much does a room at the hotel cost?
    The price for a room in the hotel starts at $123.
    What payment methods are available in the Babbity Bowsters Hotel?
    At the Babbity Bowsters Hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
    What are the room types offered by the Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel?
    The Babbity Bowsters Hotel hotel provides such room types as Private Bathroom Double Room, Twin Room, and Guest Room.
    Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Babbity Bowsters Hotel?
    Rooms of the Babbity Bowsters Hotel are highly rated for comfort-9.4/10 according to reviews-ensured by ironing facilities.
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