Title: Student Only West End - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=126534623&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Student Only West End ## Photo gallery for Student Only West End ![Lobby sitting area - Student Only West End (Glasgow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126540000/126534700/126534623/3fbe11cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Student Only West End (Glasgow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126540000/126534700/126534623/9df54ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Student Only West End (Glasgow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126540000/126534700/126534623/8a07427e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio, Non Smoking - Student Only West End (Glasgow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126540000/126534700/126534623/1cbcc84e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Student Only West End (Glasgow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126540000/126534700/126534623/9e2c8f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and OVO Hydro, Student Only West End provides amenities like laundry facilities. 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[Visit our Glasgow travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow.dx1334) [View more Apartments in Glasgow](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Apartments.d1334-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.86401%2C-4.29237&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TpeHhN0Oq5Q1NMINlk9CJEkNfKQ=) 31 Gilbert St, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8JY ### What's nearby - ![Amazing gallery and museum!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1334/d01f5995-48d4-4f5d-8cd5-4eba9558d564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kelvingrove Park 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081483/2e6e8061-5391-420a-967e-dda36258f68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre showing a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081505/fe9dabe3-e136-42bd-9f45-609cbcd5b62d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![University of Glasgow showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081513/0398093e-75fc-473e-ac90-ca904632b73b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Glasgow 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![The SSE Hydro showing mist or fog and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220525/b87b936a-03fd-4891-9e90-ee21b8aff332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) OVO Hydro 9 min walk \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Exhibition Centre Station 11 min walk - Kelvinhall Station 15 min walk - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - BrewDog Glasgow Kelvingrove 7 min walk - The Ben Nevis 6 min walk - The Islay Inn 6 min walk - Gloriosa 6 min walk - King Roj Shawarma 8 min walk ## About this property ### Student Only West End Apartment near OVO Hydro Close to Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and University of Glasgow, Student Only West End provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and concierge services - Luggage storage and a TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Student Only West End offer amenities such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 20 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88270000/88264400/88264338/59b59a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aparthotel Adagio Glasgow Central City Centre Glasgow - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 9.4 Exceptional 1,446 reviews CA $99 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=88264338&PinnedHotelID=88264338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89940000/89930800/89930707/5a31432b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel City Centre Glasgow - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - 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Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Student Only West End pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Student Only West End? ### What time is check-out at Student Only West End? ### Where is Student Only West End located? ## Have a question? 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