McLays Guest House, Glasgow

264-276, Renfrew Street, Glasgow (See it on map)

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Where?

Central location, close to Central station and Sauchiehall St.

What?

Budget guesthouse.

Anything else you need to know?

Single, double and family rooms available, 84 in total. Most have private bathrooms. Standard facilities include satellite television, direct-dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Reviews of McLays Guest House

McLays Guest House has a rating of 78% from a total of 672 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of McLays Guest House

  • eloisepsmith959 from USA, has 1 reviewseloisepsmith959 says:

    Clean, soft sheets, towels provided, delicious hot cooked breakfast made to order, great location, short walk from awesome shopping, loved the room. I would for sure stay there again!

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  • davida4276 from Germany, has 7 reviewsdavida4276 says:

    looks more like a Hotel. Large and clean en suite rooms. Location is ok. 15 min on foot to the center. Really good deal for the price if you are not looking for a party hostel.

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  • smbaltodano9680 from Costa Rica, has 1 reviewssmbaltodano9680 says:

    Ann McLeod(?) was super nice and extremely helpful!! Thank you!! Breakfast was goooood!

    Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • floumakis from Greece, has 2 reviewsfloumakis says:

    First of all, it is NOT a Hostel.It is a very very cheap hotel. So dont expect common room, fun atmosphere etc.No internet in rooms but there are two PCs connected to the internet in the dining room. Not for free though. If you want free internet, you can go with your laptop there. It is... more

    Posted: on Mar 11, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • charmellagrace1122 from USA, has 3 reviewscharmellagrace1122 says:

    When booking on Hostel World there are several opportunities to book at local hotels that list their rooms for reduced prices. This was a great place to stay, the room was a good value at a typical hostel price for a private room with facilities.

    Posted: on Mar 9, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • vanwijkrebecca4218 from Canada, has 2 reviewsvanwijkrebecca4218 says:

    We had SUCH a great stay here. The staff was very accomodating and the breakfast was delicious! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

    Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • amyers105555 from USA, has 4 reviewsamyers105555 says:

    The breakfast is great! The private rooms spacious with really nice bathrooms. They say "luggage storage" but its just putting your stuff in an unlocked dining room, but it worked out ok. Wifi was expensive if you needed it. Loved the beds. Had a great time in Glasgow!

    Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • danny98 from England, has 1 reviewsdanny98 says:

    Advertised as a 4 single bed private room - arrived and was told 1 bed was a double - forced to purchase extra room at £33. Defeats the object of hostel being cheap

    Posted: on Mar 5, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • cookqy from China, has 3 reviewscookqy says:

    it is a very good hotel for backpackers and the room is very clean and staff are so kind!

    Posted: on Mar 3, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • kurrubi from Germany, has 3 reviewskurrubi says:

    A very nice Guest house! Good if you like more privacy and not the typical Busy-Hostel-feeling. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great. Good value for a great price, we would come back.

    Posted: on Mar 3, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • bmmazoco2357 from Brazil, has 2 reviewsbmmazoco2357 says:

    The blond receptionist was really rude unnecessarily. Aside from her, all the others os the staff were kind. The bedroom was really nice, but a little cold, so the heating was always at maximum. Bathrooms were ok. Location was a little bad: inspite being close to some bars, it was far from the... more

    Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • amy-ol from USA, has 1 reviewsamy-ol says:

    This was a brilliant find- unbeatable price, location perfect and safe. Rooms were very cozy, clean, enjoyed the balcony out my window.

    Posted: on Feb 28, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • luiscogollo4912 from Colombia, has 10 reviewsluiscogollo4912 says:

    The best place I have stayed via Hostelworld. Great stuff, clean place, weel-located and great breakfast, not even to mention the shower. 10 out of 10 is my veredict! If I go back to Glasgow again, I won't doubt about satying again there.

    Posted: on Feb 23, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • vinh022798 from France, has 1 reviewsvinh022798 says:

    It's the best hostel i've been to. In terms of price, one of the cheapest of glasgow, and in terms of comfort, very close to a real hotel. There are real beds, a real breakfast (with bacon, eggs, and beans :), free juices, coffee, and cereals). It's located in the center of the city, with all the... more

    Posted: on Feb 12, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • elisabetefilipa1634 from Portugal, has 1 reviewselisabetefilipa1634 says:

    Execellent breakfast, very good location!

    Posted: on Feb 6, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • mcdonald895208 from Northern Ireland, has 1 reviewsmcdonald895208 says:

    A great place to stay, clean, warm and homely rooms, friendly and helpful staff and excellent location in the centre of town!

    Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • treveri20019253 from USA, has 2 reviewstreveri20019253 says:

    Good place to spend a couple nights in Glasgow, comfortable, affordable, well located and the staff are friendly and helpful.

    Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • san-sr88182744 from Spain, has 5 reviewssan-sr88182744 says:

    very good breakfast free!!! it´s a good hostel!!!

    Posted: on Jan 25, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • thomascchilton615 from USA, has 3 reviewsthomascchilton615 says:

    We stayed in a four person private room with its own bathroom, it was fantastic! Large, spacious, clean, and a great bathroom. It felt as if we were staying in a very nice hotel rather than a hostel for the amount of money we paid at the time (£11 a night!)

    Posted: on Jan 23, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • mozzy-girl from Australia, has 19 reviewsmozzy-girl says:

    It's a strange, pokey place. Despite having a mostly-empty breakfast room at the bottom of our stairs, we were sent on a mission to another room in a separate wing each morning. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast in any case. The location is good, but there's another cheap guesthouse a few doors... more

    Posted: on Jan 21, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • shaunmyors3819 from Australia, has 6 reviewsshaunmyors3819 says:

    very good value for money. fantastic breakfast. good location. clean and comfortable.

    Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • kimdaoust1082 from USA, has 3 reviewskimdaoust1082 says:

    Not for a younger crowd. We got in trouble for being too loud at 10 pm. The building was cool and the full breakfast was great!

    Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • sarahdippity5470 from Canada, has 9 reviewssarahdippity5470 says:

    Brilliant place... great breakfast. Very clean, very nice. We'll be back next week and any other time we're in Glasgow!!!!! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

    Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • lonnekelossie1082 from Netherlands, has 2 reviewslonnekelossie1082 says:

    Nice hotel, in a good location. Nice breakfast as well! But the bed's weren't that good... still it is a good place to stay whenever you want to go cheap! Just around the corner you can find a lot of fun clubs....!

    Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • carolynvanlier2702 from Canada, has 6 reviewscarolynvanlier2702 says:

    More like a hotel than a hostel, which was great considering how cheap it is per night (and breakfast included)! I stayed with 3 other friends in a quad room and we had our own ensuite bathroom, TV, and nice comfy beds! Would stay here again if I were ever in Glasgow.

    Posted: on Jan 15, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • possumppt from Australia, has 9 reviewspossumppt says:

    This accommodation was great value for money. We got a free full Scottish breakfast, and the rooms were very comfortable. We also had a TV in the room, which was a nice change! Maybe not as fun as a hostel, but the private room was nice.

    Posted: on Jan 6, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • gskwara638 from USA, has 6 reviewsgskwara638 says:

    Good value and great free breakfast!

    Posted: on Jan 4, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • volcomchick from Canada, has 6 reviewsvolcomchick says:

    Lovely place, great breakfast! Unfortunately didn't realize we could turn the heating on so it was freezing! Our fault though. Huge room! Definitely will be staying there on my next visit to Glasgow!

    Posted: on Jan 4, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • gilmour from Australia, has 14 reviewsgilmour says:

    Only a 15 min walk from the centre and very affordable. includes a complete scottish breadfast. great value!

    Posted: on Jan 3, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • meneghel13656 from Brazil, has 15 reviewsmeneghel13656 says:

    Just the best place to stay in Scotland !!!

    Posted: on Jan 2, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • christopher-breedon7631 from Australia, has 15 reviewschristopher-breedon7631 says:

    Rooms were large abd always clean. Great location. Breakfast was excellent.

    Posted: on Jan 1, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • ferdy-ferdian7681 from Singapore, has 4 reviewsferdy-ferdian7681 says:

    A surprising place... Oh and breakfast was really good! They got yoghurt! Umm Yummy!

    Posted: on Dec 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • bennierj8711 from USA, has 4 reviewsbennierj8711 says:

    My group loved this B&B! It is quiet, but a little out of the way. The breakfast was great! The facilities are amazing. The staff was so nice. We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing stay.

    Posted: on Dec 28, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • beyondde from Australia, has 15 reviewsbeyondde says:

    Great Breakfast, location and staff were really helpful in helping us get to the football on time!

    Posted: on Dec 28, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • grossout1309 from Scotland, has 1 reviewsgrossout1309 says:

    Well this place was brilliant i reall enjoyed my stay but i felt very unsafe walking up the stairs because they are so old i have a fear they are going to fall but thats just my paranoia

    Posted: on Dec 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Wilmusia from Lithuania, has 1 reviewsWilmusia says:

    It was really good decision go to McLays guest house. Price is enough low and the quality is really good. The place is almost in the city center, near a lot of night clubs and shops. I recommend this place for everyone.

    Posted: on Dec 21, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ceyhunsesiguzel6340 from Turkey, has 2 reviewsceyhunsesiguzel6340 says:

    Perfect location,friendly staff and reliable prices!! The rooms are very clean.The bathroom is absolutely hydgenic and clean even the size is a bit small.The breakfast is faboulous.This hostel is located just a one block back of central street "Sauchiehall".The street is quiet so you... more

    Posted: on Dec 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nicolini745507 from Colombia, has 1 reviewsnicolini745507 says:

    I think the Mclays Guest House is a good place to stay. The location is very good, price is cheap and you get a good breakfast. I recommend it!!!!

    Posted: on Dec 11, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • marbl5758 from Spain, has 1 reviewsmarbl5758 says:

    WE'LL COME BACK AGAIN.

    Posted: on Dec 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • amandita3123851 from Spain, has 2 reviewsamandita3123851 says:

    the staff is kind and nice and the breakfast is free but not really good dont taste the pineapple juice because it will leave a strange taste in your mouth all the day long!the rooms are perfectly clean and the beds are very comfortable. the hostel is just 15 minutes away from Glasgow Central... more

    Posted: on Dec 9, 2009 // Rated: |

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Facilities at McLays Guest House

In Room Facilities
Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
TV
Desk
Cots Available
Direct Dial Telephone
Food & Drink
Breakfast
General
Meeting Facilities
Fax/Photocopying Service
Payphone
Iron/Ironing Board
Tax included
Entertainment
TV Lounge

Description of McLays Guest House

McLays is a 81-bedroom guesthouse providing great value simple budget accommodation in the heart of Glasgow city centre. We are superbly located for visiting Glasgow's many museums and art galleries and just minutes away from Glasgow's finest shopping streets Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street. Along with shops here you will also find an excellent selection of restaurants, cafes, bars, cinemas, nightclubs and rock/live band venues. All the main transport points such as Glasgow Central Station, Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station are accessible by foot and are approximately 15-20 minutes walk away. The rooms also have television, satellite channels, tea/coffee facilities and telephone. We offer rooms either with shower and toilet ensuite or rooms with shared bathroom. We serve a full Scottish breakfast daily from 7am to 9am. An earlier breakfast can be arranged too upon request. We have single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, 4 bed rooms and 5 bed rooms. The triple rooms consist of 1 double bed and one single bed. The 4 bed rooms consist of one double bed and 2 single beds. The 5 bed room consists of one double bed and 3 single beds. The rooms are available from 1pm onwards and the check out time is 11am. If you arrive before 1pm then we can store your baggage for you. We are open 24 hours and have our reception manned 24 hours too. We do not have a car park and parking is on the street only and is restricted due to our very central location. Glasgow City Council has a voucher scheme in operation for parking and we can supply the vouchers on their behalf for a nominal cost to enable parking. The cost from 4pm to 8am the next day is £2.00. The cost from 8am to 2pm is £2.00. The cost from 8am to 4pm is £4.00. There is also a 24 hour multi-storey car park 2 minutes drive away from the guest house.

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