Address: Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, UK
Glasgow is a city of fine dining, great shopping, a lively nightlife, and home to one of the UK’s best live music scenes. Much of the music scene takes place in the huge new OVO Hydro Arena. This arena is a unique building that hosts major music stars, as well as other entertainment and sporting events.
The OVO Hydro holds an audience of 12,000 and stages up to 140 events every year. Local accommodation has grown to cater for this audience, with plenty of choice in cheap rooms in hotels and budget friendly B&Bs across the city.
G3 7TH, Glasgow, 970 Sauchiehall street
Situated 20 minutes’ walk from Glasgow city centre, the Argyll Guest House offers en-suite rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a varied breakfast menu. Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is only 10 minutes’ walk away. All... read more
G1 4PD, Glasgow, 15/3 Oswald Street
200 metres from Glasgow Central Rail Station, these stylish apartments have a modern living area and fully equipped kitchen. The SECC and Scotland’s National Arena are just over a mile away. The apartments features 4k... read more
G3 8HT, Glasgow, 1 William Street
In Glasgow city centre, the Hilton Glasgow Hotel is set in the heart of the financial district, within walking distance from the main shopping area of the city and with easy access to transport links... read more
G2 4DQ, Glasgow, 220 West Regent Street
In Glasgow’s vibrant centre, just 2 minutes from Sauchiehall Street, ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall St is a short walk from Princes Square. It features a 24-hour front desk and a modern restaurant. The... read more
G3 8RR, Glasgow, 500 Argyle Street, Anderston
This 4-star hotel is in Glasgow centre, just a short walk from the OVO Hydro and SEC (Scottish Event Campus) and the shops of Buchanan Street. It has air-conditioned rooms, an indoor pool, steam room,... read more
G3 8HN, Glasgow, Finnieston Quay
Set on the banks of the River Clyde, Hilton Garden Inn offers rooms with views and free WiFi access. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and SSE Hydro are both 2 minutes’ walk away, while... read more
G3 8QT, Glasgow, Congress Rd
Only a few minutes’ walk from the SEC campus, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Glasgow overlooks the River Clyde. It has a leisure club with a pool and spa, as well as a maritime-inspired restaurant and... read more
G3 7TQ, Glasgow, 973 Sauchiehall St
This traditional family-run hotel is 800 metres from the SECC and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It has free Wi-Fi, free limited parking, good-value food and rooms each with a private bathroom. The Argyll Hotel... read more
G2 2SZ, Glasgow, 129 Bath St
With free WiFi throughout, the newly refurbished ABode Glasgow is situated in the very heart of Glasgow. It is within walking distance of the city's sights, restaurants, shopping, culture, and business. All rooms are beautifully... read more
G3 7TQ, Glasgow, 931 Sauchiehall Street, West End
Close to The Hydro entertainment venue, SECC and Kelvingrove Park, Devoncove Hotel Glasgow is 5 minutes' from Glasgow city centre and the West End. It has limited on site car parking and good public transport... read more
G3 8HL, Glasgow, 10 Tunnel Street
Near the SECC conference centre and Scottish Hydro Arena, Campanile Glasgow has modern rooms 0.5 miles from the M8 motorway. There is free parking and 2 rail stations close by. Campanile Glasgow has modern facilities... read more
G2 3HN, Glasgow, 36 Cambridge Street
The 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central is in Glasgow city centre, 800 metres from Glasgow Central Rail Station. The hotel features on-site parking for a fee, and its Juvenate leisure club comes complete with... read more
G2 4DT, Glasgow, 181 Pitt Street
Novotel Glasgow Centre offers newly refurbished modern rooms with Wi-Fi access. It has a rooftop gym, and is about 5 minutes' walk from Charing Cross Station Bright and airy bedrooms are all 24m², and have... read more
G1 4QG, Glasgow, 60-96 Jamaica Street
Overlooking the River Clyde, this Jurys Inn is in the city centre, next to Glasgow Central Station. It boasts air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs, 24-hour reception, bar and restaurant. The stylish bedrooms at the... read more
G2 8DL, Glasgow, 301 Argyle St
This modern hotel is opposite Glasgow Central Station and features award-winning architecture. It boasts a stunning atrium and rooms with wall-to-ceiling windows. The spacious rooms at the Radisson BLU Glasgow are decorated in soft colours... read more
G1 4NR, Glasgow, 318 Clyde Street
In Glasgow’s city centre, Euro Hostel Glasgow offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. The modern hostel is just a 5-minute walk from Glasgow Central Railway Station. Euro Hostel has budget accommodation in private... read more
G2 2EN, Glasgow, 110 Bath Street
The 4-star Apex City of Glasgow Hotel is located in the heart of Scotland’s fashion capital. Its idyllic location, eye-catching exterior and tasteful interior makes it the perfect place to stay. Featuring boutique bedrooms and... read more
G2 4AD, Glasgow, 11 Blythswood Square
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel is in Glasgow city centre, a short walk from Sauchiehall Street. It has been restored to offer luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi and beautiful architecture. The 5-star Glasgow hotel dates... read more
G1 3SF, Glasgow, 99 Gordon Street
Located at Glasgow Central Station, the award-winning voco Grand Central - Glasgow is an iconic hotel set within Glasgow’s shopping district. It boasts a fine restaurant, free WiFi and 21 meeting rooms for up to... read more
G2 3BW, Glasgow, 60 Renfrew Street (corner of Hope Street)
This citizenM Glasgow is located 400 metres from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. It offers stylish, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a cocktail bar, a designer lobby and a 24-hour canteen. Glasgow Central Rail Station and... read more
G3 7TF, Glasgow, 904 Sauchiehall Street
The friendly, family-run Sandyford hotel offers stylish en suite rooms, a 10-minute walk from the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. There is free 24-hour Wi-Fi access throughout. The en suite rooms at the Sandyford feature... read more
G5 8NP, Glasgow, 2A Springfield Quay
In Springfield Quay, the ibis budget Glasgow is 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Glasgow. It is surrounded by restaurants and leisure facilities, including a 12-screen cinema, bowling and a casino. WiFi is available... read more
G1 3TA, Glasgow, Caledonian Chambers, 87 Union Street
Next to the Central Rail Station, the Grasshopper Hotel enjoys a great location in Glasgow. It offers rooms with sleek design and free Wi-Fi, and a Kitchen restaurant that uses the best local produce. Individually... read more
G51 1RW, Glasgow, 517 Paisley Road West
Located just off the M8 and an 8-minute walk from the Ibrox Stadium, GoGlasgow Urban Hotel offers en-suite accommodation with satellite TVs and free parking. Each bedroom at GoGlasgow Urban Hotel is decorated in a... read more
G3 7SL, Glasgow, 22 Royal crescent
Situated in central Glasgow, the family-run Sandyford Lodge - Hotel West- offers free Wi-Fi throughout and a 24-hour front desk. On Glasgow’s famous Sauchiehall Street, it is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Exhibition Centre... read more
G51 1DB, Glasgow, 7 Festival Gate, Pacific Drive
Located near the SECC, SSE Hydro Arena and Clyde Auditorium, Village Hotel Glasgow offers car parking. It boasts Starbucks, 4 meeting rooms for up to 300 guests and a extensive leisure facility including a 20-metre... read more
G2 4TZ, Glasgow, 140 West Campbell Street
Boasting a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out, a bar and a restaurant, Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central also features a fitness center. Centrally located, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Glasgow Central Station... read more
G2 2EN, Glasgow, 80 Bath Street
Point A Hotel Glasgow is situated in the heart of Glasgow, 300 metres from Royal Concert Hall. Within walking distance of all major attractions, the whole of Glasgow is on your doorstep. Every room is... read more
G27DN, Glasgow, 116 Waterloo Street Douglas House
Set in Glasgow and with Glasgow Central Station reachable within 700 metres, ibis Styles Glasgow Central offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the... read more
G2 8QW, Glasgow, 260 Argyle Street Westergate
Boasting a restaurant, fitness centre, bar and free WiFi, YOTEL Glasgow is situated in Glasgow, 300 metres from Glasgow Central Station and 1 km from Buchanan Galleries. The property is close to several well-known attractions,... read more
Glasgow has grown in popularity as a tourist destination in recent years, and the city has a wide choice of cheap hotels and bed and breakfast rooms, as well as other budget accommodation, such as B&Bs, rooms in family run guest houses and city hostels. Glasgow’s industrial wealth and past can be seen in its handsome Victorian buildings and museums.
The arena features an elliptical shape and sloping lines, inspired by the amphitheatres of the ancient Roman world. Wherever you are inside the OVO Hydro Arena you can be sure of great views and wonderful acoustics. The interior of the arena is comfortable and flexible, with seats that can be rearranged for different types of events and spectaculars.
This huge auditorium is reputed to be the fourth busiest venue in the world, ranking alongside Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena (find hotels).
The facade of the venue is visible from some distance away, especially at night when it ‘glows’. Its covering is a space industry film of pneumatic and translucent cushions, allowing natural light to flood in during the day. Many hotels around the complex offer great value bed and breakfast deals, free car parking and free WiFi access.
address : SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
directions : from the M8, off junction 26 (eastbound) and junction 25a (westbound)
Two other major event complexes in Glasgow are the INTU Braehead Shopping Centre and Arena, and Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
Do a little research before your visit and you will find plenty of cheap accommodation, from chain hotels to quirky B&Bs, often with distinctive and unique characteristics. Whether you want rooms only, full-board hotels, apartments for rent, or bed and breakfast accommodation in B&Bs, Glasgow will have plenty of cheap choices for you.
The city has an efficient public transport system, so wherever your bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation is located in the city, you will have no trouble getting to the OVO Hydro Arena.
Glasgow is also the perfect location for a day trip to Edinburgh, which is easy to get to by road, train or bus. All over Glasgow there are cheap accommodation choices for you, with B&Bs and hotels with bed and breakfast rooms for all budgets and tastes.
Reserve your rooms by booking early online, or grab some great last-minute deals. Most of Britain’s chain hotels are represented in Glasgow, all offering guaranteed levels of comfort, service and cleanliness.
Many have great deals and some have their own restaurants, fitness suites and swimming-pools. Cheap hotels are plentifully located around the city’s motorway and rail hubs, while many B&Bs are located in the city centre, often in lovely old Victorian buildings.
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Name : The OVO Hydro Arena
Location : in Glasgow Scotland on the site of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
Nearest railway station?
Nearest railway station is the Exhibition Centre Station (EXG), address ; Minerva Street, Glasgow G3 8LD. It’s SSE Hydro’s own dedicated railway station.
Trains run frequently from the city centre to this station, journey time is three minutes.
The center of Glasgow is well connected with every city in the UK by the Central Railway Station, and central and northern Scotland by Queen Street Station.
Nearest Airport?
The nearest airport is Glasgow International Airport, a 15 minutes drive away. Prestwick airport can be reached in approx. 45 minutes.
By Bus
The First Eventlink 707 bus service runs from the venue to the center of the city after many concerts and events.
From George Square in the city centre you can take 100 Riversider bus service to the SECC, then Riverside Museum and return, every 30 minutes.
Glasgow can easily be reached by coach from throughout the UK. Services run to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station.
Address : SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
Postcode district : G3
Region : west central Lowlands
Council Area : Renfrewshire
Tel : +44 141 248 3000
Capacity : up to 13,000
Opened in 2013
Nearest Hotels : hotels nearby are set on the banks of the River Clyde, just minutes from the SSE Hydro and the SECC and a 10-minute car journey from Glasgow’s historic city centre (3 minutes by train).
