Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. Guests should inquire about availability upon arrival.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Glasgow's Westend, within a 5-minute drive of OVO Hydro and the University of Glasgow. It is approximately 1.7 miles from the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and 4.4 miles from Hampden Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

Glasgow Youth Hostel - Clean and Welcoming Stay

Average nightly price at Glasgow Youth Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$67
February	US$88
March	US$95
April	US$98
May	US$132
June	US$152
July	US$147
August	US$143
September	US$142
October	US$105
November	US$81
December	US$86

What guests think

At Glasgow Youth Hostel, travellers praise the quiet, beautiful West End location by Kelvingrove Park and the characterful historic building, along with friendly staff, generally clean spaces, and well-equipped self-catering kitchens and lounges that make stays convenient.

Rooms are simple and functional for the price, with some offering park views. Common drawbacks include many stairs with no lift, limited power outlets, small or creaky beds, thin walls, and occasional issues with temperature, ventilation, or lighting; a few reports also mention broken laundry machines. Best for budget-minded travellers comfortable with a historic building's quirks.

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Facilities

Guests frequently highlight the well equipped self-catering kitchen and spacious lounges; some appreciate free hot drinks and water at reception. Access involves many stairs with no lift, and there are occasional complaints about broken laundry or electronics.

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Jessica

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay to explore the area around the University of Glasgow. The rooms are clean and their is a luggage storage room for after you check out.

8

Rachael

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful park nearby! Lots of stairs and not many powerpoints.

10

Jasmine

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms were the nicest I’ve ever stayed in a hostel. Plenty of communal rooms with books/tv/etc and the self-serve kitchen was well stocked and clean.

10

Pia

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

a beautiful, elegant building; and a good self-catering kitchen; and a nice touch of providing hot drinks in the reception area, so that it was very welcoming.

10

Wendy

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any way of getting to the upper floors except stairs which I have difficulties doing also the window didn’t open very much so we roasted to death. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough at the time there were some in my room who thought they were privileged and got the staff to bring down their cases that weighed a ton and they did it even though they didn’t have to

8

elaine e

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent city hostel, good central location for access to city and local park museum and university. Excellent kitchen area, fridges very good, separate dining area. 2 lounges with exceent space. Drying room excellent

8

Alexander

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Me and my girlfriend stayed here for the Slipknot concert and it was a really enjoyable stay :) very homely and the area its in is very nice and pretty quiet overall. Staff were friendly and up for a chat, free coffee and filtered water at the front desk made the mornings very relaxed. Rooms give you all you need but nothing more, can't really complain with that. Overall we both found ourselves agreeing that we would stay again if the opportunity arised.

10

Debbie

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking Kelvingrove Park,very convenient for the university, museums and getting into the city centre. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of space in self-catering dining room. Lounge looking out over the park, and another with a table tennis table. Second floor room was a little chilly in spite of the radiator working hard, but the shower worked and everyone was clean and good. Good value for money.

6

Monty

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for the price, lack of electrical outlets and broken laundry machines/electronics in common area’s.

10

Julie

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, beautiful area with easy transport options, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen - all at great prices! Couldn’t ask for more.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note clean rooms and tidy common areas. A few mention temperature or humidity issues, but maintenance and hygiene standards are generally solid.

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Jessica

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay to explore the area around the University of Glasgow. The rooms are clean and their is a luggage storage room for after you check out.

10

Jasmine

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms were the nicest I’ve ever stayed in a hostel. Plenty of communal rooms with books/tv/etc and the self-serve kitchen was well stocked and clean.

10

james

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and location

10

Nick

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A simple room but it had everything that I needed for my stay. The property/room was warm, very well maintained and clean. The staff were very helpful and polite. I'd certainly stay at this location again. Top marks all round.

10

Nadine

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great hostel! The location is convenient for visiting Glasgow's west end and Kelvingrove Museum and park as well as Glasgow University. Its location is quiet and beautiful. The services and amenities are well-organized and clean. I would stay here again. The only negative would be that the walls can be thin and you may hear people in the next room. However, I found that people respected the 10 pm limit on any noise.

10

Sharon

25 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful area Glasgow, our ensuite twin room looked out onto Kelvingrove Park, the building is a Victorian Townhouse in a very well to do area. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and just minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants etc. Huge kitchen and dining area with everything we needed, I would definitely stay again 😀

10

Debbie

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking Kelvingrove Park,very convenient for the university, museums and getting into the city centre. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of space in self-catering dining room. Lounge looking out over the park, and another with a table tennis table. Second floor room was a little chilly in spite of the radiator working hard, but the shower worked and everyone was clean and good. Good value for money.

10

Carolanne

20 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. No issues.

10

Aurélie

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La chambre était parfaite, j’ai seulement trouvé qu’il manquait de linge pour essuyer les mains dans les salles de bain et cuisine. Sinon tout était parfait!

6

Diane

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I use this accommodation quite regularly and enjoy the peace and quiet, the warm welcome and clean, comfortable rooms and public spaces. Thank you all

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and functional, with some offering park views. Recurring issues include limited power outlets, small or creaky beds, thin walls, and occasional problems with temperature, ventilation, or lighting.

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Iván

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El alojamiento no tenía calefacción, hacía muchísimo frío dentro. Esto pasaba hacia más de una semana, apenas pudimos dormir y ni tan siquiera pudimos ducharnos por que hacía más frío que en la calle. Sin ninguna solución ni alternativa desde el alojamiento....

8

Rachael

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful park nearby! Lots of stairs and not many powerpoints.

10

Wendy

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any way of getting to the upper floors except stairs which I have difficulties doing also the window didn’t open very much so we roasted to death. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough at the time there were some in my room who thought they were privileged and got the staff to bring down their cases that weighed a ton and they did it even though they didn’t have to

10

Angelina

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect stay for visiting Glasgow, and the OVO Hydro Arena, just the beds were very small, better book a room for 4 and use it with 2 people, as a double bed.

10

Elaine

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

beds were very creaky. that was our only issue

10

Nadine

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great hostel! The location is convenient for visiting Glasgow's west end and Kelvingrove Museum and park as well as Glasgow University. Its location is quiet and beautiful. The services and amenities are well-organized and clean. I would stay here again. The only negative would be that the walls can be thin and you may hear people in the next room. However, I found that people respected the 10 pm limit on any noise.

8

Elaine

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel, proper kitchen with utensils. Sitting room TV . Good safe location. Rooms, dorms not great for charging up tech more power points or adapters needed . We are so dependent on tech for travel and communication.

6

Yayne

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The building was beautiful and the location was perfect but our room was cold with poor lighting. There were also insufficient plugs in the room. Ventilation could have been better as every shower made the room rather humid.

10

Sharon

25 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful area Glasgow, our ensuite twin room looked out onto Kelvingrove Park, the building is a Victorian Townhouse in a very well to do area. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and just minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants etc. Huge kitchen and dining area with everything we needed, I would definitely stay again 😀

10

Stevie

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was basic but good and the hostel is a fine place to spend time.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. One review reports no resolution to a serious heating problem.

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Iván

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

El alojamiento no tenía calefacción, hacía muchísimo frío dentro. Esto pasaba hacia más de una semana, apenas pudimos dormir y ni tan siquiera pudimos ducharnos por que hacía más frío que en la calle. Sin ninguna solución ni alternativa desde el alojamiento....

10

Jasmine

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms were the nicest I’ve ever stayed in a hostel. Plenty of communal rooms with books/tv/etc and the self-serve kitchen was well stocked and clean.

10

Pia

11 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

a beautiful, elegant building; and a good self-catering kitchen; and a nice touch of providing hot drinks in the reception area, so that it was very welcoming.

10

Wendy

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn’t any way of getting to the upper floors except stairs which I have difficulties doing also the window didn’t open very much so we roasted to death. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough at the time there were some in my room who thought they were privileged and got the staff to bring down their cases that weighed a ton and they did it even though they didn’t have to

10

Nick

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A simple room but it had everything that I needed for my stay. The property/room was warm, very well maintained and clean. The staff were very helpful and polite. I'd certainly stay at this location again. Top marks all round.

10

Sharon

25 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful area Glasgow, our ensuite twin room looked out onto Kelvingrove Park, the building is a Victorian Townhouse in a very well to do area. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and just minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants etc. Huge kitchen and dining area with everything we needed, I would definitely stay again 😀

8

Alexander

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Me and my girlfriend stayed here for the Slipknot concert and it was a really enjoyable stay :) very homely and the area its in is very nice and pretty quiet overall. Staff were friendly and up for a chat, free coffee and filtered water at the front desk made the mornings very relaxed. Rooms give you all you need but nothing more, can't really complain with that. Overall we both found ourselves agreeing that we would stay again if the opportunity arised.

10

Jenny

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel is amazing! It is located in a gorgeous part of the city, the staff is great! If you are an early riser, bring your own coffee though.

10

Julie

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, beautiful area with easy transport options, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen - all at great prices! Couldn’t ask for more.

6

Diane

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I use this accommodation quite regularly and enjoy the peace and quiet, the warm welcome and clean, comfortable rooms and public spaces. Thank you all

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Location

Widely praised West End setting by Kelvingrove Park, close to the university, museums, and transport; the area feels safe and quiet. Some note it is a bit outside the very center but still convenient.

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Helene

2 Nov 2022

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La situation géographique

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Michelle

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area, safe. Property itself is stunning. Single room quite basic but that's what you expect.

10

Angelina

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect stay for visiting Glasgow, and the OVO Hydro Arena, just the beds were very small, better book a room for 4 and use it with 2 people, as a double bed.

10

Nadine

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great hostel! The location is convenient for visiting Glasgow's west end and Kelvingrove Museum and park as well as Glasgow University. Its location is quiet and beautiful. The services and amenities are well-organized and clean. I would stay here again. The only negative would be that the walls can be thin and you may hear people in the next room. However, I found that people respected the 10 pm limit on any noise.

8

elaine e

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent city hostel, good central location for access to city and local park museum and university. Excellent kitchen area, fridges very good, separate dining area. 2 lounges with exceent space. Drying room excellent

10

Sharon

25 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful area Glasgow, our ensuite twin room looked out onto Kelvingrove Park, the building is a Victorian Townhouse in a very well to do area. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and just minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants etc. Huge kitchen and dining area with everything we needed, I would definitely stay again 😀

10

Debbie

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking Kelvingrove Park,very convenient for the university, museums and getting into the city centre. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of space in self-catering dining room. Lounge looking out over the park, and another with a table tennis table. Second floor room was a little chilly in spite of the radiator working hard, but the shower worked and everyone was clean and good. Good value for money.

8

Philipp

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sehr guter Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis. Zwar liegt das Hostel etwas außerhalb, man kommt aber gut überall hin. Dafür ist es schon ruhig. Ich habe nichts vermisst.

10

Deb

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet. Across from Kelvingrove Park. Nice location.

10

Julie

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, beautiful area with easy transport options, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen - all at great prices! Couldn’t ask for more.

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Dining

Most comments relate to using the well-stocked self-catering kitchen, with a few noting free coffee or water at reception. There is little feedback about breakfast or on-site restaurants.

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Jasmine

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooms were the nicest I’ve ever stayed in a hostel. Plenty of communal rooms with books/tv/etc and the self-serve kitchen was well stocked and clean.

10

Pia

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

a beautiful, elegant building; and a good self-catering kitchen; and a nice touch of providing hot drinks in the reception area, so that it was very welcoming.

10

Haidy

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fue excelente! Está cerca a varios museos y un parque muy bonito. Es algo antigua pero cubre todas las necesidades, hay agua caliente, calefacción y áreas comunes muy completas. Volvería sin dudarlo!

8

elaine e

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent city hostel, good central location for access to city and local park museum and university. Excellent kitchen area, fridges very good, separate dining area. 2 lounges with exceent space. Drying room excellent

8

Elaine

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel, proper kitchen with utensils. Sitting room TV . Good safe location. Rooms, dorms not great for charging up tech more power points or adapters needed . We are so dependent on tech for travel and communication.

10

Sharon

25 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful area Glasgow, our ensuite twin room looked out onto Kelvingrove Park, the building is a Victorian Townhouse in a very well to do area. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and just minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants etc. Huge kitchen and dining area with everything we needed, I would definitely stay again 😀

8

Alexander

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Me and my girlfriend stayed here for the Slipknot concert and it was a really enjoyable stay :) very homely and the area its in is very nice and pretty quiet overall. Staff were friendly and up for a chat, free coffee and filtered water at the front desk made the mornings very relaxed. Rooms give you all you need but nothing more, can't really complain with that. Overall we both found ourselves agreeing that we would stay again if the opportunity arised.

10

Debbie

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location overlooking Kelvingrove Park,very convenient for the university, museums and getting into the city centre. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of space in self-catering dining room. Lounge looking out over the park, and another with a table tennis table. Second floor room was a little chilly in spite of the radiator working hard, but the shower worked and everyone was clean and good. Good value for money.

10

Jenny

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel is amazing! It is located in a gorgeous part of the city, the staff is great! If you are an early riser, bring your own coffee though.

10

Julie

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, beautiful area with easy transport options, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen - all at great prices! Couldn’t ask for more.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $67	2 $66	3 $112	4 $67	5 $155	6 $198	7 $198
8 $68	9 $67	10 $112	11 $68	12 $155	13 $108	14
15 $66	16 $67	17 $71	18 $67	19 $68	20 $108	21
22 $67	23 $67	24 $67	25 $67	26 $67	27 $199	28 $108
29 $67	30 $72

Glasgow Youth Hostel

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