Bee720d3d70ea4d2f6062304a31fd02d

Castletownshend Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »
City Chambers
80 George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 1, UK
+44 141 287 0399
#17 of 84 things to do rated by Real Travelers

Real Travelers who have been to City Chambers

  • irvine
    irvine said

    … to the big George Square, where the City Chambers are located at. The City… continue reading »

More information on City Chambers

A throwback to the Empire and Glasgow's prominence within it, the impressive City Chambers border the central George Square on the east side. Intrigued? The local council offer free guided tours around their grand HQ at 11.30am and 2.30pm on weekdays. This palatial and imposing building, built in the Italian Renaissance style and formally opened in 1888 by Queen Victoria, is definitely worth a visit - to admire the stunning marble interior if nothing else.

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Directions

Buchanan Street

Information by Wcities

Things to do near City Chambers

  • SACO Glasgow - Cochrane Street
    Hotels
    53 Cochrane St Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 1 UK
    Average price: $130.56
    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #40 of 47
  • Millennium Hotel Glasgow
    Hotels
    GEORGE SQUARE Glasgow, G2 1DS United Kingdom
    Average price: $103.00
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #23 of 47
  • Millennium Glasgow
    Hotels
    George Square Glasgow, Scotland G2 1DS United Kingdom
    Average price: $110.71
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #22 of 47
  • Glasgow City Hotel
    Hotels
    201 Ingram St Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 1 UK
    Average price: $98.61
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #10 of 47
  • Dreamhouse Merchant City
    Hotels
    120-140 Ingram Street Glasgow, G1 1EJ United Kingdom
    Average price: $247.89
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #80 of 47
  • The Merchant Lodge Hotel
    Hotels
    52 Virginia St Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 1 UK
    Average price: $66.10
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #15 of 47
  • Brunswick Merchant City Hotel
    Hotels
    106 - 108 Brunswick St Glasgow, G1 1TF United Kingdom
    Average price: $82.28
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #21 of 47
  • The Brunswick Metro Hotel
    Hotels
    106 108 BRUNSWICK STREET Glasgow, G1 1TF United Kingdom
    Average price: $82.28
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #19 of 47
  • Carlton George Hotel
    Hotels
    44 W George St Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 2 UK
    Average price: $142.92
    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #1 of 47
  • Fraser Suites Glasgow - Scotland
    Hotels
    No 1-19 Albion Street Merchant City Glasgow, G1 1NY United Kingdom
    Average price: $122.12
    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #101 of 47
 more Castletownshend hotels »
  • City Chambers
    Attractions

    A throwback to the Empire and Glasgow's prominence within it, the impressive City Chambers border the central George Square...

    Popularity #17 of 84

     Real Travelers who've been here

    irvine irvine said

    … to the big George Square, where the City Chambers are located at. The City… continue reading »

  • George Square
    Attractions

    A few years ago the City Council sparked off a huge controversy when they paved over this grassy, central space with bright red asphalt....

    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #27 of 84

     Real Travelers who've been here

    Barmy Army Barmy Army said

    … opposite the St. Georges Square. As you probably know, 11pm is pub closing time! So you can expect to see… continue reading »

  • Discover Glasgow
    Attractions

    The original city bus tour takes you around on an open-top double-decker seven days a week. The 80 minute route goes from Gla...

    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #50 of 84
  • Ghosts and Ghouls
    Attractions

    A 90 minute walking tour of Glasgow for anyone with a taste for ghost stories. Learn about the spooky past of the city, and the ghosts an...

    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #26 of 84
  • Hogmanay
    Attractions

    Hogmanay, or New Year's Eve, is one of Scotland's most famous traditions. Celebrations spread over all the cities and as Scotland's large...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #59 of 84
  • Italian Centre
    Attractions
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #61 of 84

     Real Travelers who've been here

    irvine irvine said

    … to the Italian Centre, which is definitely worth visiting (inside). We were getting up… continue reading »

  • Gruesome Glasgow
    Attractions

    This 90 minute walking tour takes guests on a chilling journey back in time to learn about Glasgow's cruel past. An expert guide will esc...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #92 of 84
  • Corinthian
    Attractions

    Built in 1842, the Virginia Mansion has played host to countless banks and even the High Court over the years. Now, restored to its magni...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #97 of 84
  • Hutchesons' Hall
    Attractions
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #59 of 84

     Real Travelers who've been here

    irvine irvine said

    … could look them up if you want.Going from Hutcheson's Hall on Ingram Street… continue reading »

  • Trades Hall of Glasgow
    Attractions

    The hall was designed by Robert Adam and completed in 1794. Built for Glasgow's trades' federation, it is Adam's only surviving work in t...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #22 of 84
 more Castletownshend things to do »
  • Brasserie on George Street (The)
    Restaurants

    If you're looking for a place where you can relax and put your feet up, visit this brasserie. Located at the Millennium Hotel...

    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #24 of 41
  • Corinthian
    Restaurants

    Built in 1842, the Virginia Mansion has played host to countless banks and even the High Court over the years. Now, restored to its magni...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #4 of 41
  • SoHo Glasgow
    Restaurants

    Relaxed and informal bar and pizzeria. Specialising in thin and crispy stone baked pizza, Italian tapas and expertly mixed cocktails. The...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #27 of 41
  • Urban Bar & Brasserie
    Restaurants

    The most exciting opening in Glasgow's bar & restaurant scene for years, Executive Chef Derek Marshall heads up the kitchen with a menu f...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #39 of 41
  • Di Maggio's
    Restaurants

    If you happen to be in the City Center and you feel the need for a quick bite, head to this Italian eatery! The Di Maggio joint here serv...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #30 of 41
  • The Grill Room at the Square
    Restaurants

    The award winning Grill Room at the Square is centrally located on Royal Exchange Square. As the winner of Restaurant Magazine's 'Best S...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #26 of 41
  • Ichiban
    Restaurants

    A hip minimalist design creates an aura of calmness and serenity here, totally unpolluted by cigarette smoke. Long bench tables are set o...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #24 of 41
  • Windows at the Carlton George
    Restaurants

    Windows at the Carlton George is a place to come to when you'd rather have a bird's eye view of the world - with its seventh floor dining...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #25 of 41
  • Rogano
    Restaurants

    An unprepossessing exterior conceals the fact that, in Glasgow, restaurants do not come much posher than this. The impressive decor repli...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #5 of 41
  • City Merchant
    Restaurants

    This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and wonderful seafood dishes. You can even choose which poor lobster from the tank is going...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #22 of 41
 more Castletownshend restaurants »

Hotels near this attraction

Castletownshend Travel Experiences

Where have you been lately?

Share your travels with friends & family

Free travel blog
Sign up for a free travel blog

Traveler Photos of Castletownshend

Some of our trips around Castletownshend were across the road to Mary Ann's pub, reputedly the oldest pub in Ireland The Castle in Castletownshend. Drombeg Stone Circle (bronze age)
 See all photos in Castletownshend »