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  • 1/5 Mazarine H. 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t’ go there. Suspiciously smelly place, forget about the kitchen, the cleanliness and a warm room. No cleaning at all, perfectly unpleasant staff, filthy bathrooms. I will only give one positive point: the clean sheets. For the rest, no wifi, rotten and stained walls, beds whose solidity leaves one doubting. In short, a place that leaves you with the impression of being anything but safe. The doors don't lock, the walls are made of cardboard. To be avoided if you are alone. Finally, the advertising on the site is misleading (the photos on the site do not correspond at all), the total lack of hygiene and maintenance. The reception is supposed to be 24/24h, when we left there was just someone snoring while you put back the keys. To all those who have seen rats, I can only say that I am not surprised.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 George G. 3 years ago on Google
    Warning ⚠ Definitely suited better for people who want to party and not sleep at night. Bass music plays late into the night. Mattress was very old and bed base broken. Facilities are basic Price is reasonable
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 samafcavr 1 year ago on Google
    When a dead whale washes to shore, its intestines start to rot. The rotting of the flesh culminates in a growing amount of gas that builds up inside these intestines. When the pressure of the bacterial gas becomes too much for the rotting body to keep in, the whale explodes in dramatic fashion, the rotting bowels flying through the sky. You can smell this macabre phenomenon from miles away. All of this to say: you are better off sleeping inside a rotting whale's intestines, than sleeping at Clyde Hostel. This hostel of horror will seep through your skin, into your bones and infect you with the Clyde disease. It latches onto your soul to never let go. Clyde Hostel will haunt you forever. This is not a joke. Don't go here. You are warned.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joseph H. 1 year ago on Google
    Only use if you have no other option Its not too far from the city centre so plus, and was very cheap and luckily only one night Beds were pretty uncomfortable and had no blanket etc, slept with my backpack near me as didn't feel very secure. Honestly i felt more secure sleeping on the bus home
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maya Wei Yan L. 1 year ago on Google
    My highest regret after staying here is that I never got to meet the legend behind these hilarious responses to bad reviews. Clyde is exactly what you’d expect from a low budget hostel and even slightly more, due to the excellent vibes downstairs and the cool staff. Cool people is always key! Rooms are clean, showers are spacious for a hostel and the beds are comfy. Plus there is cool art on every door. You do without some minor conveniences like plentiful outlets and showers (they’re a bit short on both) but I believe this is reflected in the price. It’s actually nice to encounter a few of these first world problems while you’re backpacking—it reminds you what matters, and why you’re really doing it. Overall it seems like the bad reviews are just not being left by backpackers, which makes the owner’s responses even funnier.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glenn W. 1 year ago on Google
    I stayed here cause of the price and the funny responses to bad reviews. - To be honest there is bags everywhere like someone said in the dorm but that's people's bags so not the hostels problem. - One of the washrooms was flooded cause someone didn't mop up after shower or close current so not the hostels fault (there is signs) Overall it was a decent stay and talked with some cool people and we had some laughs. *Helpful tips 1) There are no baggage lockers, so bring locks to lock your bag *kind of basic backpacker stuff* 2) Room has only a few outlets, so use a chargeable battery back at night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shams “kilarymz4life” z. 2 years ago on Google
    After reading the other reviews, I have to defend the owners and staff of this establishment. From a backpackers point of view this hostel is run by one of the most wonderful yet heavily misunderstood people I have met in my travels. The atmosphere is relaxing and everyone is at peace. Everyone is considerate of each other's space and the whole energy of the communal area brings about a feeling of peace and tranquil. Everyone is friendly and respectful and as long as you keep communication clear and abide by the business rules getting along is of 100% certainty. I never at any point in time felt discomfort from staying at this hostel. I'd definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet relaxing place with subtle music in the background or even a place to meet new people and create a casual network of friends. I must also add that this establishment is not for those seeking 5 star experience. If you have quite a taste in high maintenance service I suggest you book a hotel which offers such quality to match your needs. Hostels are more commonly known for its sense of community rather that the monetary aspect of a commercial hotel service, that is why it is cheap and affordable. The minimised cost means that you as the backpacker should be responsible for keeping the kitchen toilets and other areas clean and tidy. If you are ever in Glasgow and need a quiet place to lay your head that isn't going to make you break the bank then I would highly recommend this hostel to meet new people and lay your head. Just keep in mind that you get the service that you pay for and keep communication with the staff open and clear :). Enjoy your stay
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sh L. 2 years ago on Google
    I would not comment on the environment since I paid for £13 per night only, hasn’t been expecting anything very clean or neat. But the owner of the hostel is extremely rude. We called to ask if we could leave our bags there since we arrived early, and the person picking up the phone was extremely rude and just shout at us that the phone number is for emergency use only when that phone number is advertised on your website. Then, we left our stuff in the hostel, we wanted to check if the item is still there so we called, the owner actually cut the line off despite us being extremely polite in asking, and when we called again the phone line doesn’t work anymore. I would say is not the environment that keep me away from the hostel, is the attitude, the owner is so freaking rude.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Madi M. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I have been to many hostels (>30 in ~7 countries combined). We tried this place out because it was half the price of our top choice. Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth the money we saved, so we ended up switching hostels, the only time we’ve ever done so. PROS: Friendly reception, clean bedroom inc very nice smelling bedding and towels. Nice!! CONS: Very run down facilities: Cracked lampshade, broken bed frame, peeling sofas, broken shower head, missing toilet button, etc. Unsafe vibes: the window on the front entrance is broken (how did that happen??). Outdoor trash bin stuffed with beer bottles and cigarettes. Stepped over a wet hair ball the size of my fist right in front of the entryway. As a woman, I wouldn’t have stayed here if I was alone. Unclean: one shower was covered in grime and not usable even with flip flops (the other one was fine), the fridge shelves were covered in spilled liquids so no place to put our things, overall “tidy” but in great need of deep cleaning I noticed the hostel owner commenting on reviews that things are gross because no one cleans up after themselves - (a) there were no supplies visible to wash the bathroom after use and (b) thats not how it works..? Your facilities aren’t suffering from a ~things are not put away~ dirty, more of a ~the bathroom needs to be hellaaaa deep cleaned~ dirty. No one is going to come in and scrub toilets on their own devices, that’s the hostels job :) There either should be a dedicated staff member who keeps the bathroom/kitchen clean or you need more volunteers who clean in exchange for free stay. The prior hostel I stayed at in Edinburgh (at this same price) posted a schedule for the fridge, kitchen, and bathrooms to be cleaned daily. That’s needed here. Anyway, an owner leaving rude commentary in response to anyone who writes a bad review should be the red flag you need to avoid this place 🤗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christopher L. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good location although definitely not the cleanest. If you’re looking for something cheap and cheerful then it’s great as the vibe is chill and there are lots of games. Toilets, showers and locks could definitely be better though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Florian K. 1 year ago on Google
    You get what you pay for. Not the cleanest place but definitely not disgusting. It's a hostel for people who want to party and drink. The personal is chilled and the atmosphere is positive. It is super close to a lot of bars, the train station, etc. The only downside was that the fridge was not working but this is at least for me a minor inconvenience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Iris Vega M. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a cheap place to just sleep over is okay but don't expect be able to use the kitchen as it's not properly maintained, it is very dirty and there's not a lot of kitchen utensils. The showers are Okey but the water was cold at the end of the day. I wouldn't use it again, me and my friend didn't feel comfortable or safe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Niamh H. 2 years ago on Google
    A bed is a bed, but in all honesty i would have slept on a strangers sofa for what we paid. Mysterious stains on toilet walls and sticky patches by beds gave me little hope that where I was sleeping was safe for my health. A sign saying 'do not stick gum to walls' was loosely held up by gum, covering gum on the wall by my head. With only one outlet for a room of about 20 people, my phone had died over night. Not enough toilets or showers to share with all those staying so god knows how you are meant to feel clean. Though guests were lovely, staff felt hard to please. I genuinely fear that a cleaning routine is non existent, but at least the sheets were clean, I hope. Glasgow? Lovely city! plenty of places to be all night, if you don't want to stay at the clyde.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wells T. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't be beat for the price and location. Its just off the main Street with everything in nice walking distance. They don't have staff to check in until 1pm so might be some waiting. Rooms are you typical hostel rooms. Not the best I been but back to the price so it's ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonah F. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed my experience at Clyde. Good location and is only about a 5-10 minute walk from Argyle Street and downtown Glasgow. Vibe of the hostel is very raw and you really get the full hostel experience with being forced to meet new people from all over the world. Other guests were really respectful too of belongings and quiet hours which was very nice. I would recommend bringing your own lock and bringing friends to make the hostel experience even more enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Prockstem 11 months ago on Google
    The service ends when you get the key for your room. I asked the hostess to put some music on instead her true crime podcast playing and got frowned upon. I was asked to leave for asking for music. I payed the money, and I thought I was dealing with adult but the lady instead threatened me with police and basically evicted me. Don't waste your money, the money you think you will save here is better invested in better hotel. The sanitary here is like a third world country. The showers are horrible. Stay away from it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Marie-Jeanne C. 5 months ago on Google
    The hostel is cheap, and it's not for nothing. The people running it should not do that. They are struggling with their life and health, and we can feel it in the service. It's a brother and sister running it for their uncle, and they are clearly not at their place there. They look tired, drunk and high. How can they take care of an hostel without take care of their life? We arrived at 8pm, our beds were not ready, there are no lockers, no place to put your bags. Everything is quite dirty, the kitchen smells awful, the walls are not isolated, beds are not comfortable, the wifi is bad, and I'm pretty sure you get out of the shower dirtier than you were before going in. They are surely short in staff to clean the hostel. I am usually super easy going, but this was something. The sister told me she would move my friend and I in a private room if I would put her 5 stars on Google Maps... I'm sorry, but I am just helping saying you should not run that hostel, for your mental health. I don't really recommend...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Francesco 8 months ago on Google
    The vibe of the hostel was very nice, the staff very nice, but the good things end there. The rooms are very dirty and the toilets are also very dirty, few and poor. The rooms are very hot, without a fan or air conditioning and in summer they are a sauna. There are also very few working sockets so it might be useful to bring a multi-socket. However, they do have adapters for sale at reception. The kitchen is very messy and filthy, the room is cramped, poorly ventilated and you get the impression that it is quite dirty. Despite this there were never any problems with theft. In conclusion I think the only strong points are the location and the friendliness of the staff, while I found the cleanliness and comfort of the place very poor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Solon S. 5 months ago on Google
    It's very cheap, but a poorly run hostel. The place is falling apart (quite literally) and needs a renovation. The bathrooms were in total disrepair with the stalls coming apart. It was exceptionally dirty. I rooms were very dark and dimly lit. Not much space for your stuff. Finally, the internet could not reach the second floor, so I was without wifi for my entire stay. Only two outlets for the entire room.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DANILA 6 months ago on Google
    The only reason I got in this hostel is that I didn't what to spend a night with dogs on the street. I regret my decision. I should have stayed on the street. Everythig is dirty. The kitchen smells worse than my grandpa's corpse that have been here since 1825. I totaly don't recommend staying in this hostel. Unless you want to be a victim of hundreds of diseases.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tayla O. 5 years ago on Google
    Good location and staff but that's about it. Not very clean (huge dust bunnies under everything). The common area is tiny and just dining tables, no couches or anywhere to comfortably sit and chat so it was hard to meet people. Bathrooms were small and sometimes no toilet paper. But it's a good cheap place to store a bag and sleep if you're exploring Glasgow. Edit: and as you can see by the reply to this review the owners are not very professional at all and cannot accept constructive criticism. Don't own a business if you can't take feedback. I am dropping my review even lower because of the way you treat people who have had bad experiences with you. Unbelievable. You tell everybody below not to expect a hotel experience and you get what you pay for, so maybe you shouldn't expect 5 star reviews when you absolutely do not deserve them. Pathetic.

  • 4/5 ricardo fuentes p. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This hubicado in one of the main streets less than 20 minutes from the center of glaslow walking. The staff is nice people, and you can even work with them and earn a bed with your effort. As you enter you have the reception next to a room with good seats and tables to hang out or eat, being able to charge the electronic devices and with free WiFi. At the back it has a kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen has everything and you can use it whenever you clean what you use, you also have several refrigerators and shelves to store your purchases. The rooms are spacious with basic bunk beds, you also have lockers (tullo lock or arquilas) and you have several bathrooms and showers. In itself it is a simple and sufficient place to spend the night but at the same time it is cozy and with good atmosphere (Original) Esta hubicado en una de las calles principales a menos de 20 minutos del centro de glaslow caminando. El personal es gente agradable, e incluso puedes trabajar con ellos y ganarte una cama con tu esfuerzo. Según entras tienes la recepción junto a una sala con buenos asientos y mesas donde pasar el rato o comer, pudiendo cargar los aparatos electrónicos y con WiFi gratuito. Al fondo dispone de una cocina y baños. La cocina tiene de todo y la puedes usar siempre que limpies lo que uses, también dispones de varias neveras y estanterías para guardar tus compras. Las habitaciones son amplias con literas básicas, también dispones de taquillas (candado tullo o lo arquilas) y dispones de varios baños y duchas. En si es un sitio sencillo y suficiente para pasar la noche pero a la vez es acogedor y con buen ambiente

  • 4/5 Javier vicente c. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice people nice bathrooms to improve but good is a hostel ... (Original) Bonito gente maja baños a mejorar pero bueno es un hostal...

  • 1/5 Martini W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is dirty. The furnishings and beds are broken and look like a garbage collection. There was loud techno music in the lobby at night. Also on that you have to buck. The toilets and shower were anything but hygienic. I would rather pay more and sleep elsewhere. Only the proximity to the pub district is positive. (Original) Es ist dreckig. Die Einrichtung und Betten sind defekt und wirken wie eine Sperrmüllsammlung. In der Lobby war Nachts laute Techno Musik. Auch dadrauf muss man Bock haben. Die Toiletten und die Dusche war alles andere als hygienisch. Ich würde eher mehr bezahlen und woanders schlafen. Lediglich die Nähe zum Kneipenviertel ist positiv.

  • 1/5 Lauren C. 5 years ago on Google
    Was expecting it to be basic, wasn't expecting it to be filthy. Not even hand soap in the toilets.

  • 4/5 Rob M. 1 year ago on Google
    Classic backpacker's hostel, basic but everything you need, not too far from the centre and not too close to be noisy. It is great place for meeting people you're almost guaranteed a to find yourself on a trip to the pub and/or club/karaoke with the other guests each night.

  • 1/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately I am really disappointed of the hostel... It started with my arrival: I was in front of the hostel at 8am, because I thought I could let my luggage inside and check in at 1 pm. But I couldn't find any opening times of the reception not at Hostelworld (where I booked it) or booking or here on Google. But this is okay, not that bad. I came back 5 hours later to check in to first get a key for the door downstairs which doesn't work at all... (Changed it later) I arrived in the room on the second floor and you can see the "clean" stairs on the pic attached... But way worser were the shower upstairs. Everything is dirty and smells. In addition the water temperature changes all the time... I really don't get it how it's okay to let people sleep in that conditions. I know it's cheap but at least a minimum of hygiene in would be really nice... I stayed for almost 3 days(2 nights) and the day I arrived the trashcans were full... and you can see how they were when I left. And you can see the beautiful clean toilet next to the kitchen. The kitchen is as bad as the hygiene in the shower... I'm shoked and can't recommend the Place, sorry

  • 3/5 Erskine L. 1 year ago on Google
    Yes the showers need to be renovated. Its like the one thing the building needs. Own up and do it, itll last for years. Also maybe allocate 1 staff member to have whatsapp, and when a person books and has their check-in time outside of the normal hours they get an email with that number and instructions to call or message 30 minutws before arrival. because not everyone has the ability to call internationally, so whatsapp could help. I understand not being busy and not having staff around all the time in a small hostel, but simple changes could be made right? Edit: new shower curtain though! Just don't break through the thin mildy wood flood mat into the unknown hole beneath.

  • 1/5 Marie B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the worst hostels I have been so far. A party hostel doesn't have to be so dirty and unsafe. I am skeptical about the locks to the rooms... even in the private room (where we stayed). Rooms are very superficially cleaned. Forget about cooking there. Here is also aittle list of things that should be fixed: - window in room (literally no air is coming in) - bedframes (and no, ducktape doesn't mean fixing it...)

  • 5/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved it here, great common room atmosphere full of young people on holiday and having a good time. So glad to find a place like this in the UK, took me right back to when I was travelling and made my Scottish holiday so enjoyable. Thanks Tash and the team

  • 4/5 Pheo 1 year ago on Google
    staff friendly and helpful, had no issues at all except our door didn’t lock but that wasn’t really an issue for us! i will be returning:)

  • 1/5 Martin M. 10 months ago on Google
    No response to emails or to telephone number. I We wanted to amend the booking but the owner says we are to old to stay there! So we never got to stay there and never will.

  • 1/5 Lydia W. 4 months ago on Google
    Me and my friend stayed in this hostel a few months ago and are still recovering from the trauma and possible STI’s we contracted from the bedding. In all seriousness, I have traveled all over the world and this is the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. We felt uncomfortable in the common area which again was filthy, my people were obviously drunk and high. As for the shower, I was cleaner before I entered. Enter at own risk. The location on the other hand was convenient. This is the positive.

  • 1/5 Jack R. 4 months ago on Google
    I feel like I experienced what Dante wrote about in, 'Inferno'. It was so disgusting. No clean areas and the rooms don't have many power points. You deserve better than this place

  • 5/5 Rg M. 4 months ago on Google
    The best (and totally understandable!) replies to petty bad reviews I've come across in replying to ppl booking a hostel and expecting a las Vegas hotel! We intend to book in December but haven't managed to get through by email (server errors)and phone number (understandable- busy place), was wondering if there was any other way of contacting with a couple of queries? Main query regarding age, family of 4 ...adult kids, but we parents are over 35...mentions age limits in website..!?

  • 1/5 Maria G. 5 months ago on Google
    The hostel’s position is very good, since it is located close to the city centre. Anyway the rooms and the toilets were very very dirty and they smell so bad that I couldn’t even wanted to shower. The manager seemed to be very rude and it looked like he didn’t really care about taking care of the structure. In fact he got bothered by the phone ringing while I was checking in, so he literally grabbed the phone and threw it on the floor! Moreover I felt very insecure because I could open the main door and the door of my room with the same key, which meant that everyone could open my room anytime. Terrible experience!

  • 5/5 Benjamin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Basic accommodation, clean tidy and tea and coffee and a place to cook your meals. A budget backers dream home. ?

  • 4/5 Casper K. 4 years ago on Google
    You'll get what you can expect for £10 per night. There's a kitchen, a sitting area with free coffee, and of course the bedroom which includes some squeeky beds. The staff is friendly. If you're on a budget, looking to meet some people, or a backpacker that isn't too demanding: this is the place to go. If you want some luxury, you're not getting it for £10 so please move on. I was a bit worried by the reviews out here, but it isn't half as bad as people make it seem to be. Considering the cost, it's quite good.

  • 5/5 Nai R. 4 years ago on Google
    ♥️

  • 1/5 Abhishek S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's just dirty

  • 4/5 becky p. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place. Went with a party of 8. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Rachel H. 4 years ago on Google
    I should probably make this four stars but a lot of the other reviews have been needlessly harsh to this place. I stayed here three nights. It was pretty good. The kitchen had was spacious and had everything you needed. There were organised crates and stuff for your food so you didn't feel like everyone was living on top of each other. The location was good. The bathrooms were clean, obviously a little dirty at the end of the night but what hostel bathroom isn't. The locks worked. The guy at reception in the morning was friendly - I witnessed them turn away a sketchy looking person looking for accommodation explaining it was just for backpackers so that was reassuring? Honestly the only thing I would have liked was some hooks on the shower (which was pretty big) door to hang clothes and towels or whatever. But that's about it. I was uncertain about staying here but honestly met some really cool people and had a good time. Definitely reccomend.

  • 5/5 Ata D. 4 years ago on Google
    I chose to stay there because it was cheap and I'm broke. I don't regret it at all. Upon arrival there was a problem with my reservation not showing in the system, but I was immediately offered another bed in the same room. The hostel is small (about 50 beds) and there were only about 20 of us at most, so the atmosphere was really friendly. The beds were clean, the water in the showers was hot, I had some place to prepare my food. That's all I needed and this hostel got it covered. I will definitely go back. Say hi to Clyde from the blue-haired Polish girl!

  • 5/5 Przem Slaw A. 4 years ago on Google
    Really friendly staff and cozy living room. Thank Michael for you help Cheers

  • 2/5 Casey O. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is not clean. The shower had no shower head so just a hose and many times no toilet paper with no instruction on where extra was. If you walked barefoot even a step you’d have dirt all over your feet. The mattresses and beddings had stains. You’ll sure see the city if you stay here because you won’t want to be in your room.

  • 1/5 Ge C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Seriously. To pay what you are going to pay here, pay a little more and look for another hostel, even a hotel. It is not worth paying anything to sleep here. (Original) En serio. Para pagar lo que vais a pagar aquí, pagad un poco más y buscad otro hostel, incluso un hotel. No merece la pena pagar nada por dormir aquí.

  • 1/5 Stephen Thomas B. 4 years ago on Google
    I did not enjoy my experience at all. The showers were awful.

  • 5/5 Chloë Johanna J. 5 years ago on Google
    Staff were all lovely and made me feel very welcome, especially as a solo traveller! Room was lovely and cosy, central location was ideal. Would definitely come here again! :)

  • 1/5 Dante F. 4 years ago on Google
    Went with my wife and had a terrible xp. The place is dirty, the rooms are bizarre and had no curtains. The bath was disgusting and the manager would put anyone who checked in in your bed if youre not in the room when that happens. After a day out when we got back the place was crowded and had started a party, it was packed and looking like a club. We had a trip to Edimburgh booked 7:00 the next day, barelly slept the night. The worst hostel experience I ever had. Stay away from that place.

  • 5/5 Alexus R. 5 years ago on Google
    First of all this is a hostel not a hotel if you're high maintenence, spend the extra money and stop giving them a bad rep. I had a bed, a hot shower, and a place to cook my food. Its near some fun bars and i met some of the most amazing people here!

  • 4/5 Radha K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place for groups. Rent is affordable. There is a common kitchen which everyone can use. Bathrooms can be more hygienic. Met some interesting and friendly people around.

  • 5/5 morena d. 4 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend this place. Everything in the hostel is functional, there are planty of plugs to charge your phone/laptop. The Kitchen and rooms were cleaned and well furnished. There are private rooms for a convenient price which I recommend if you travelling with someone else. Despite the Wi-Fi in the room dosen't work well, the living room is a nice and cosy place where to use the WI- Fi, chatting with a friendly people or just relax. Most important The staff is superb and professional. They host me like a family and helped me with anything I needed. Thanks guys Hope to come back soon ;)

  • 4/5 Shiva N. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice staff, friendly manager, you can work to pay your bed, super lovely dog, beds could be more comfortable

  • 1/5 Maria C. 4 years ago on Google
    The price is indeed very good and cheap and i do not expect the best conditions but i expect to be clean and feel cosy. Instead it is extremely dirty and it feels like prison rather than anything. The dog i can say it is the only creature nice there and the receptionist (or whoever that might be). Avoid at all costs. Pay few pounds more for something more decent.

  • 1/5 dave8323 5 years ago on Google
    The worst hostel I have stayed in by a large margin. Terrible customer service, dingy rooms, keys didn't even work properly and the reception Is only manned some of the time. Beds and rooms were horrible. I would avoid at any cost, I'm surprised this place hasn't been shut down

  • 1/5 Laura H. 5 years ago on Google
    From the moment we walked into the hostel, the place was nothing like the photos, if anything the complete opposite in fact. I understand that a hostel is a hostel but I’m pretty sure that sleeping on the street would be more satisfactory. We were shown to our room, with a key that not only opened our “safe and secure” room but also the front door and entrance to reception. I understand the hostel is cheap but that is ridiculous and a breach of safety. As shown to the room that was “freshly cleaned” that morning, it became laughable when comparing with the photos displayed on the Hostelworld app. The sheets looked as if they had never been washed (ever, I would say) and there was dirt and filth everywhere... not to mention the strong smell of sick in our room. With that said, we were all in a state of shock and speechless as to how we even paid £30 to stay there. After dropping the bags and leaving, it became more and more of a concern that we would actually be staying there, even if it was just for the night. We decided to book elsewhere last minute, which I’m sure you can imagine wasn’t cheap. When checking out, a couple of hours after checking in, you’d expect the receptionist to be concerned as to where we are going. However, no questions asked as they didn’t seem to care whatsoever. As well as this, the receptionist who we have the keys back too had gushing blood coming from this head as if he had just been beaten up... not really the environment you would want to stay for the night in, right? Avoid!

  • 4/5 Alvaro G. 5 years ago on Google
    Cozy common room, the beds are also comfortable

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are one of those middle class spoilt brats that like your hostels clinical and impersonal than this place ain't for you. A great 'old school' budget travellers backpacker hostel full of interesting peeps. One of my favourites in Scotland.

  • 4/5 Anita K. 5 years ago on Google
    good experience, fall in love with the dog

  • 1/5 Bernardo M. 5 years ago on Google
    If there is no other option available, it will be better not to come to Glasgow. You will be better treated at McDonalds. Good location, but thats about all. Unpolite, and extremely unfriendly to non-white foreigners.

  • 5/5 Lara W. 5 years ago on Google
    Oh guys, we've booked a room for 3 in the hostel in January and read some reviews just a day before we went to Glasgow. If we'd read them before - I feel bad for that - I guess we wouldn't have booked here. Honestly, this place is not the cleanest place in the world and you shouldn't be that kind of girly "I need desinfection and omg look, there's some dust, I shall die NOW" person. But really, in my opinion that's not the spirit you should be looking for when you're travelling. Being on a trip is much nicer if you keep your standarts low and your heart open. Here you will first meet a nice and funny (maybe sometimes too sarcastic ;) ) owner who will be good to you if you're not a total duchebag. Then you can just stop living for your own and get to know people. Be open minded and get out of your world of perfection. The concept of Clyde hostel is pretty nice too. Just buy your food and cook your own meals. Better than any restaurant - of course, you are just communicating more. Clean up what you've used and don't be too picky about what you have used and what someone else has used. Just help where you can and you'll have more fun than you think. Our room was adorable crappy. A little dust in the corners, but it was clean (not beautiful, but really... who cares) - especially the beds which is the most important part to me. It's small, that's true, but that made us spend our time in the community room, playing some games or talking to people and getting to know others. That's the spirit. Also I went to the bathrooms and expected the worst after reading all these reviews. But I found a normal, little crappy bathroom which was clean and totally ok to use. It's again not perfect, sure. But at least you have warm showers and can wash yourself. Since my weeks of camping I maybe have really low standarts, but I am still alive and happy right? Also I've seen muuuuch worse, guys. It's really nice here. If you're leaving to go out you are right in the middle of the city. Walk a little bit and you're where you want (bars/restaurants/museums/whatever). That's pretty cool. A little side note maybe: The dog, Clyde, is just the most awesome dog I ever met. Wow. He's so fluffy and friendly and so relaxed... Really nice dog. It is a real experience coming here I guess, you just have to get rid of the stereotypes of your perfect vacation just for you and yourself. You feel that the owner put much love in this here to keep that real backpacker spirit alive and that made me fall in love with this place. Like I said: Be open minded. That won't only make your stay at Clyde Hostel a real nice time but your life much easier and more enjoyable. Chill ;)

  • 5/5 Mariana E. 5 years ago on Google
    Great location, really helpful staff (including Clyde ?) and very nice atmosphere!

  • 1/5 jeya m. 5 years ago on Google
    It is safe to say that this is "The Worst Hostel", that one could ever stay. The common area is so unpleasant and dirty (feel really sorry for the dog to stay there). The receptionist is very unfriendly and could never see him smile. and by reading all the replies given by the management, it is evident that the management has no regards to its customers. so avoid this place at any cost.

  • 4/5 João C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to stay in Glasgow, really nice people working there

  • 1/5 Felipe L. 5 years ago on Google
    Really bad place, it is written it accepts payment by card, but when I got there, they made me withdraw money, because their card machine were broken. The staff was really rude. Never stay there.

  • 2/5 Sizalel 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The managert the bed squeaks despite a good mattress (private room for 2), the wifi does not pass in the room or very little need to go in the living room / kitchen A bit far from the center. I will not go back but can help for one night Ps: forget the idea of ​​cooking even with fat adhering stoves to death and the knife is so sharp that cut an onion is hard (Original) Le gérantt le lit grince malgré un bon matelas (chambre privé pour 2), la wifi passe pas dans la chambre ou très peu du coup besoin d'aller dans le salon/cuisine Un peu loin du centre. Je n'y retournerai pas mais peut dépanner pour une nuit Ps: oubliez l'idée de faire la cuisine même avec de la graisse les poêles adhérents à mort et les couteau sont si aiguisés que couper un oignon c'est dur

  • 4/5 Arshad N. 4 years ago on Google
    Small, but clean place!

  • 1/5 Łukasz S. 4 years ago on Google
    Hardly not recommended this place. You can find better and cheap as well. They took deposit of my and 3 others friends. Reception man lie all the time. Very weird place!

  • 4/5 Sal H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good for price point, only if you're a backpacker

  • 5/5 Alex B. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you guys so much for the great place. Clean room, clean kitchen, great staff who are always keen for a chat and an all round good time. Oh, and of course gorgeous Clyde! Thanks so much guys.

  • 1/5 Yann S. 4 years ago on Google
    A shame, we booked a room for 4 persons, when we arrived the reception told us that only 2 persons could fit in (i took screenshots to prove when I booked but they told me I was wrong) . We had to pay extra money to be in an 8 persons room where there was actually.. 9 persons so one of us had to sleep on the floor. In addition, we didn't have any hot water for our shower, rooms smelled so bad, the worst experience I've had in an hostel so far (i've been to more than 50 before !)


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