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About the Hotel

16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE

Rooms & Amenities

Babbity Bowsters offers double, single, and twin rooms. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and hairdryer. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, heating, and free Wi-Fi. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Dining & Drinks

The hotel has a restaurant serving continental breakfast. Guests can also enjoy meals at the onsite restaurant and drinks at the bar. The bar features evening entertainment, including karaoke.

Activities & Recreation

Guests can explore nearby hiking, skiing, and cycling trails at Cathkin Braes Country Park and Calderglen Country Park. The hotel offers a ski school and mini-golf. Sailing and fishing opportunities are available nearby.

Location & Transport

Babbity Bowsters is an 8-minute walk from George Square and 0.5 miles from Buchanan Street. Nearby landmarks include St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (0.3 km), Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre (0.5 km), and Glasgow Cathedral (1 km). The nearest airport is 7.5 miles away.

Services & Convenience

The hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and concierge assistance. Free newspapers are available in the lobby. Ironing facilities and electric kettles are provided in rooms.

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Single Room Shower
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Single bed
Heating
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Twin Room Shower
2 persons
15 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Glasgow 1.2 km
Airports
Glasgow (GLA) 16.0 km
Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) 53.5 km
Train
Glasgow Queen Street Station700 m
Underground
St Enoch800 m
Bus
Bus stop900 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Mini golf
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
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16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
Nearby
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
Restaurants
O'Neill's
180 m
71-73 Albion Street Merchant Square
Beer Cafe
230 m
82 Candleriggs
The Chimney Cake Corporation
210 m
85 High Street
Cafe India
260 m
29 Albion Street Merchant City
The Chicken Place
280 m
23 Gallowgate Merchant City
The Spoon Cafe
280 m
46 Trongate G1 5ES
Old College Bar
300 m
City Centre 219 High Street
Val D'oro
300 m
12-14 London Road
Mongkok Express
340 m
223 High Street Chinese takeaway
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