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Glasgow Gay Cruising

There is no shortage of gay cruising action in Glasgow, Scotland, and GayMapper has all the information about the gay cruising spots in and around the city. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Glasgow Hotel Deals

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A GayMapper top choice in Glasgow due to the location and spacious apartments and studios with funky decor. Found in an Edwardian building formerly home to the Anchor Line Shipping Company's headquarters, this city centre aparthotel is inspired by a 1920s ocean liner. With original 1906 features, there are glazed tiles, terrazzo flooring, timber wall-panelling, fireplaces and even the original safes. With a 24-hour reception, concierge and on-site breakfast at the Anchor Line restaurant on the ground floor, Native Glasgow is located next to George Square. All units include a seating area, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. The penthouse apartments also feature a terrace.
The citizenM Glasgow offers stylish, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a cocktail bar, a designer lobby and a 24-hour canteen. The concept is about minimalistic, but well appointed rooms with large communal spaces for hotel guests to relax and mingle. Glasgow Central Rail Station and the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre are less than a 10-minute walk away. George Square and Jamie's Italian restaurant can also be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Rooms at the hotel are compact, bright, and have wall-to-wall windows and luxury beds. Each comes with an iPad mini, which guests can use to modify room color, climate control, control the smart-TV and also adapt the blinds and black-out curtains. Guest can also bring and connect their own device. The bathroom includes a power rain shower and free toiletries. CanteenM is a 24-hour self-service canteen that offers meals and snacks. The contemporary lounge has fashionable furniture and a large-screen TV.
In the heart of the Merchant City and conveniently located for the gay nightlife, the stylish Brunswick is a modern, no-frills hotel with 19 en suite rooms and unique architecture. It is located in Merchant City, a cultural area in central Glasgow, close to George Square. The Brunswick has a vibrant bar, The Amsterdam, which stays open until midnight and is a popular city spot at weekends. Enjoy superb food from around the world and a wide choice of drinks. Just minutes on foot from Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations, the Brunswick is also just up the road from Buchannan Street Bus Station. The area is full of the best Glasgow shopping streets, cafes, bars, restaurants and historical attractions.
Boutique hotel in Glasgow city centre, with a stylish restaurant and bar, Hotel Indigo Glasgow offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and luxury bathrooms. In Glasgow centre, the hotel is just 500 m from Glasgow Central Station, and down the road from Scotland's oldest gay bar, The Waterloo. The sumptuous bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and quality Egyptian linens. Rooms also feature a minibar and air conditioning, and the impressive bathrooms have fluffy robes and free toiletries. Situated in Glasgow's Business District, Hotel Indigo is a 10-minute walk from the Gallery of Modern Art. Glasgow Science Centre is 2.4 km away, and Glasgow Cathedral is a 25-minute walk away. Guests can also benefit from an exclusive 25% discount on parking rates at Glasgow Q Park. Set in a grand Victorian building, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill serves a creative menu in elegant surroundings. The vibrant bar offers fine wines and light snacks, and fresh breakfasts are served daily.

Cruising Bars in Glasgow

Club X

Club X

Older Crowd, Fetish, Dancing, Cruising

This club describes itself as a dirty little secret. Hidden in the basement of the Polo Lounge, Club X has a serious S&M theme and plenty of secluded spaces to explore it. Meet with strangers in the dark spaces and showers of the club where anything and everything goes. There are events throughout the week themed around R&B, Hip-Hop, and cheap drinks, but that might not be all that's on your mind here...
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Glasgow Hotel Deals

Grab a great deal on your trip with GayMapper's hotel partners

A GayMapper top choice in Glasgow due to the location and spacious apartments and studios with funky decor. Found in an Edwardian building formerly home to the Anchor Line Shipping Company's headquarters, this city centre aparthotel is inspired by a 1920s ocean liner. With original 1906 features, there are glazed tiles, terrazzo flooring, timber wall-panelling, fireplaces and even the original safes. With a 24-hour reception, concierge and on-site breakfast at the Anchor Line restaurant on the ground floor, Native Glasgow is located next to George Square. All units include a seating area, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. The penthouse apartments also feature a terrace.
The citizenM Glasgow offers stylish, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a cocktail bar, a designer lobby and a 24-hour canteen. The concept is about minimalistic, but well appointed rooms with large communal spaces for hotel guests to relax and mingle. Glasgow Central Rail Station and the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre are less than a 10-minute walk away. George Square and Jamie's Italian restaurant can also be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Rooms at the hotel are compact, bright, and have wall-to-wall windows and luxury beds. Each comes with an iPad mini, which guests can use to modify room color, climate control, control the smart-TV and also adapt the blinds and black-out curtains. Guest can also bring and connect their own device. The bathroom includes a power rain shower and free toiletries. CanteenM is a 24-hour self-service canteen that offers meals and snacks. The contemporary lounge has fashionable furniture and a large-screen TV.
In the heart of the Merchant City and conveniently located for the gay nightlife, the stylish Brunswick is a modern, no-frills hotel with 19 en suite rooms and unique architecture. It is located in Merchant City, a cultural area in central Glasgow, close to George Square. The Brunswick has a vibrant bar, The Amsterdam, which stays open until midnight and is a popular city spot at weekends. Enjoy superb food from around the world and a wide choice of drinks. Just minutes on foot from Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations, the Brunswick is also just up the road from Buchannan Street Bus Station. The area is full of the best Glasgow shopping streets, cafes, bars, restaurants and historical attractions.
Boutique hotel in Glasgow city centre, with a stylish restaurant and bar, Hotel Indigo Glasgow offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and luxury bathrooms. In Glasgow centre, the hotel is just 500 m from Glasgow Central Station, and down the road from Scotland's oldest gay bar, The Waterloo. The sumptuous bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and quality Egyptian linens. Rooms also feature a minibar and air conditioning, and the impressive bathrooms have fluffy robes and free toiletries. Situated in Glasgow's Business District, Hotel Indigo is a 10-minute walk from the Gallery of Modern Art. Glasgow Science Centre is 2.4 km away, and Glasgow Cathedral is a 25-minute walk away. Guests can also benefit from an exclusive 25% discount on parking rates at Glasgow Q Park. Set in a grand Victorian building, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill serves a creative menu in elegant surroundings. The vibrant bar offers fine wines and light snacks, and fresh breakfasts are served daily.

Other Cruising Spots in Glasgow

The Pipeworks

The Pipeworks

Men Only, Cruising

This male only private health centre is Glasgow's only remaining gay sauna, so unsurprisingly it's very popular. With private rooms on offer and a cinema cruise area, you'll be glad to know that The Pipeworks is open non-stop over the weekend. They host events such as underwear day and sportswear day, and are home to the afterparties of a local cruising club. There's even a discount if you're a student or want to bring a "friend"!
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Tours & Experiences in Glasgow

Glasgow has culture, character and absolutely no shortage of personality. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery, explore its street art or escape to Loch Lomond for the day, then head back into town for dinner and drinks in one of Britain’s friendliest cities.


Gay friendly hotels in Glasgow

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. This is why in Glasgow we particularly recommend Native Glasgow, which is a modern boutique aparthotel set in an historic building. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for gay friendly hotel deals in Glasgow. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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