Perched on a hill overlooking Kelvingrove Park in a charming townhouse, this place is one of Scotland's best official hostels. Dorms are mostly four to six beds with padlocked lockers, and all have their own en suite. The common rooms are spacious, plush and good for lounging about in. There's no curfew, it has a good kitchen, and meals are available.
The prices listed reflect weekend maximums and are usually cheaper. Nonmembers pay £3 extra, but it's cheap to join. There's a good self-catering two-bedroom apartment that sleeps six and will appeal to families.