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title: "Alba Hostel Glasgow, Glasgow: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Alba Hostel Glasgow in Glasgow: rated 8.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★★
# Alba Hostel Glasgow

Bearsden, Glasgow, United Kingdom

8.1 ·  Very good 30 reviews ·  #80 #80 of 106 in Glasgow ·  4.2/5 on Google, 213 reviews ·  5.1 Location score
## About Alba Hostel Glasgow

Alba Hostel Glasgow is a hostel in Bearsden, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 30 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 4.8 km from the centre of Glasgow. The nearest airport, Glasgow Airport (GLA), is 7.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:30

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2003

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## How Alba Hostel Glasgow scores

Better rated than 25% of hotels in Glasgow

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **5.1**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Glasgow average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

213 Google reviews

-   5★51%
-   4★27%
-   3★12%
-   2★4%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **47**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **18**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Anniesland railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Glasgow Airport (GLA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Glasgow</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Diabetes Centre730 m
-   Balloch Sea Life Centre1.0 km
-   The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre1.6 km
-   University of Glasgow Observatory1.8 km

## Alba Hostel Glasgow: in detail

Alba Hostel Glasgow provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Discovering Glasgow becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's ticket service. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Alba Hostel Glasgow, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. In select rooms at the hostel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Alba Hostel Glasgow. At Alba Hostel Glasgow, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

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## Questions about Alba Hostel Glasgow

### How do guests rate Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Alba Hostel Glasgow has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 30 reviews, which is better than 25% of rated hotels in Glasgow.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Check-in starts at 15:30 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Alba Hostel Glasgow include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Alba Hostel Glasgow from the airport?

The nearest airport, Glasgow Airport (GLA), is 7.2 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Alba Hostel Glasgow have?

Alba Hostel Glasgow has 12 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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