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Hotels Near Hampden Park
Hampden Park is in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow's Southside, about 3 miles from the city centre. Here is where to stay — for the stadium tour, Scotland internationals, and cup finals.
Quick answer: Stay in Glasgow city centre. Mount Florida station is a 10-minute train ride from Glasgow Central — and on major match days, ScotRail runs direct services to the stadium.
Areas to stay
Glasgow City Centre
Best overall base3 miles · 10 min by train
The city centre is the best base for a Hampden visit. Mount Florida station — a 5-minute walk from the stadium — is 10 minutes from Glasgow Central by train on the Cathcart Circle Line. On major match days, ScotRail runs extra services directly to Hampden.
Hotels in this area
Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre · citizenM Glasgow · Ibis Glasgow City Centre · Radisson RED Glasgow
Search hotels in Glasgow City Centre →Glasgow Southside
Closest to Hampden1.5 miles · 5 min by taxi
The Southside neighbourhoods — Shawlands, Pollokshields, Queens Park — are the closest residential areas to Hampden. More limited hotel options than the city centre, but much closer to the ground. Ideal for cup final days when city centre transport gets very busy.
Hotels in this area
Premier Inn Glasgow South · Travelodge Glasgow Paisley Road
Search hotels in Glasgow Southside →Merchant City
Best for atmosphere3.5 miles · 15 min by train
Glasgow's most vibrant neighbourhood for food and nightlife, with good train connections to Hampden. A solid choice if you're combining a Hampden visit with time in the city.
Hotels in this area
Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow · Dakota Glasgow · Travelodge Glasgow Central
Search hotels in Merchant City →Getting to Hampden from your hotel
- By train (recommended): Glasgow Central to Mount Florida on the Cathcart Circle Line — 10 minutes, then 5-minute walk to the stadium
- By car: Free parking on site via Carmunnock Road or Aikenhead Road — arrive early on match days
- By bus: The 5, 31, and 37 from the city centre run near the stadium
- By taxi: Around £8–12 from the city centre, 15 minutes
While you're in Glasgow
The Hampden Park stadium tour and Scottish Football Museum is the best option for non-match day visits — 2 hours covering the Scottish Cup (the world's oldest national football trophy), the tunnel, changing rooms, pitchside, and the Hampden Hotshots gallery. Free parking on site.
Museum + stadium tour · ~2 hours · GetYourGuide
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