subject: Cheap Hotels In Glasgow - Going To Scotland's Largest City On A Budget [print this page] As with all cities, hotels in Glasgow city centre are going to be more costly. Luckily Glasgow provides one of the greatest public transport systems in the UK, so it is easily possible to locate a budget hotel in Glasgow and commute into the city centre to enjoy the variety of sights and activities. Buying a Discovery ticket at the pirce of 3.50 every day allows unlimited, off-peak travel around the city, whilst a Roundabout ticket provides peak travel as well.
The architectural development of Glasgow was at its optimum point during the 19th and early 20th Centuries which could be observed in the cities beautiful stonework buildings. The rise of concrete building during the 1960s as well as 1970s saw the development of grey tower blocks, but most travellers will probably be very happy to see that these have been demolished, to be replaced by modern, shiny, glass buildings. It's possible to find hotels in central Glasgow which are affordable to the budget traveller and staying in one of these will make it a whole lot easier to view magnificent sights like the Glasgow Cathedral, the gothic or the City Chambers.
Those who imagine Glasgow as an industrial city definately have an out of date perspective. Glasgow was Previously known as a powerhouse of the United Kingdom. The city has been the topic of big regeneration projects and won the European City of Culture award in the 1990s. The city has a thriving music scene and also events held in 2008 caused the city to be called a City of Music by UNESCO. If you only have a couple of days in the city find one of the budget hotels Glasgow has in its city centre to reduce travelling time and have more fun. Should you have a few more days to explore the city at a more leisurely speed, find the cheapest hotels in Glasgow on the borders and enjoy exploring Glasgow.
The budget traveller will be pleased to learn that, much like London, almost all of Glasgows parks, museums and art galleries are free to go to. For fans of modern art the Gallery of Modern Art right in the heart of the city is free and not to be missed. One of the most affordable hotels is nearby - the Premier Inn Glasgow, in George Square. The University of Glasgow is also worth a visit and features an interesting visitors centre which is free of charge.
After the end of a day sightseeing and also shopping (The city has a reputation of having the greatest shopping outside of London), find out where true Glaswegians drink by going to one of the cities boozers (pubs). These spots are usually less expensive than the West End and also city centre bars.
With all the discount hotels, affordable transport and free attractions, Glasgow is a city not to be ignored by any visitor to Scotland or the United Kingdom at large.
