Clyde Hostel

I found myself in a tough position after arriving in Glasgow and was pointed in the direction of this hostel. The manager, David, was very helpful, and proved he looks out for guests. I felt safe leaving my luggage at the hostel while out and about during my four weeks at this hostel. Staff were friendly as were the vast majority of the guests. Although much swearing took place at times, it was also a fairly relaxed atmosphere. More showers would be nice, but the condition the facilities were kept in helped.

I found myself in a tough position after arriving in Glasgow and was pointed in the direction of this hostel. The manager, David, was very helpful, and proved he looks out for guests. I felt safe leaving my luggage at the hostel while out and about during my four weeks at this hostel. Staff were friendly as were the vast majority of the guests. Although much swearing took place at times, it was also a fairly relaxed atmosphere. More showers would be nice, but the condition the facilities were kept in helped.

Absolutely awful experience. This place is beyond inhospitality, it genuinely feels like guests are treated as an inconvenience. The staff clearly don’t care and make no effort to hide it. The hygiene conditions are disgusting: dirty rooms, mold in the bathrooms, and a general smell that never goes away. There are only two power outlets for 14 people in a room, and you're not even allowed to use a multi-plug. Seriously? In 2025? The sanitary facilities are a joke: one shower for what seems like 80 people, and toilets that are both insufficient in number and covered in mold. It’s impossible to feel clean in this place. What’s worse is how much this clashes with other hostels in Scotland. For example, the Backpackers Hostel in Edinburgh might seem basic but compared to this, it’s practically luxury. This isn't a hostel, it's a neglect factory and guests are just supposed to accept it. Avoid at all costs.