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Alba Hostel Glasgow

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

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Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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6 Fifth Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 0AT
  • University of Glasgow
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • OVO Hydro
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Glasgow

At Alba Hostel Glasgow, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from OVO Hydro. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning continental breakfast is available. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class North Glasgow hostel include University of Glasgow and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.
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What's nearby

  • University of Glasgow - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Braehead Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 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

Victorian hostel connected to a shopping centre in Glasgow with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Alba Hostel Glasgow. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Glasgow hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Alba Hostel Glasgow offers 12 shared accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Glasgow hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star hostel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 4 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Alba Hostel Glasgow.

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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Alba Hostel
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Glasgow Alba Hostel
Hostel Alba
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Alba Hostel Glasgow Glasgow
Alba Hostel Glasgow Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Alba Hostel Glasgow offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Yep, Alba Hostel Glasgow has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Alba Hostel Glasgow serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Omid, UK

Disliked: Room comfort

Glasgow Trip

The staff very friendly and helpful

8/10 Good

yee ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Mori, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was good and we like it.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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.

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.

2/10 Terrible

angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

CHINHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was what we needed and just around the corner from a spoons and the train station perfect location!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Susan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hostel

Comfortable room, good mattress, use of kitchen and lounge/sitting room available. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good value twin room with adjacent bathroom.

2/10 Terrible

Annie, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't stay here again!

About 15 mins out of the centre of Glasgow, short walk from the station. I felt uneasy and uncomfortable for the duration of my stay. The kitchen was always a mess, and smelt bad, and it appeared that the hostel staff were staying at the hostel (in my room!) and drinking till the early hours. I didn't find the staff friendly, approachable or helpful in any way, and the whole experience made me not want to stay in a hostel AGAIN! I would definitely NOT recommend this hostel to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Lola, Dublin Ireland .

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Our stay was so lovely and we really enjoy the service of alba hotel becuse I traveled with my friends and really enjoy our stay in d hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Was ok for over night stay

We were only there to sleep but everything we needed was there

2/10 Terrible

Cai Hua, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

路边的小旅馆

定错酒店了，这根本不是酒店，两个房间一百镑还没早餐，厕所还是公用的。晚上关灯，灯还会闪呀闪。房间里的墙有黄色的液体痕迹。酒店里住了很多长期租房的房客。

4/10 Poor

DDD, MANCHSTER

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommend

Nobody in the reception for a long time, phone not answered. The triple room is in the half basement and smells a little. The kitchen is not clean. Charged 1.5 extra when charge the deposit, and the webpage says no fees using credit card.