The Belhaven offers a Victorian townhouse beside the Botanic Gardens; One Devonshire Gardens adds a restaurant, whisky bar and boutique rooms. We compare access, facilities, guest feedback and accessibility.

Where to stay in Glasgow’s West End: The Belhaven or One Devonshire Gardens?

Glasgow’s West End has a different scale from the city centre: residential streets, Victorian façades, independent cafés and botanic gardens create a visit that alternates museums with walks. If you plan to see Kelvingrove, the university and Byres Road shops, staying here avoids returning each night from the central avenues. The Belhaven and One Devonshire Gardens are in the same neighbourhood, but suit different budgets and expectations.

The Belhaven Hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse on Belhaven Terrace, very close to the Botanic Gardens. It has single, double and family rooms, a café-bar and breakfast available depending on the rate. Guests value the staff, cleanliness and neighbourhood feel; others mention compact rooms, bathrooms that could be refreshed or occasional noise. There is no lift, and some standard single rooms are on the lower-ground floor: a decisive detail for guests with reduced mobility or heavy luggage.

One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin turns a terrace of Victorian townhouses into a four-star boutique hotel. Its 49 rooms and suites differ from one another, and the property has a Scottish restaurant, whisky bar and garden. Guests often praise the decor, service and dining; some reviews feel that parts of the furnishings need attention for the rate. There is no lift here either, and breakfast costs extra depending on the booking.

Both properties are close to the subway and West End walks, but the city centre, Central Station and some eastern sights require public transport. The Botanic Gardens are only a few minutes on foot from The Belhaven and also walkable from One Devonshire Gardens; Byres Road has cafés, restaurants and shops for ending the day without crossing town. For Kelvingrove, check the route and travel time for the weather and how far you want to walk.

Google Hotels showed 4.1/5 from 191 reviews for The Belhaven and 4.6/5 from 1,100 for One Devonshire Gardens; these are guest ratings, while their classifications are three and four stars respectively. The second has more facilities and a boutique-hotel feel, while the first may be enough for sleeping beside the gardens and exploring the neighbourhood. With either, confirm floor, accessible-room availability, breakfast and restaurant hours before booking.

Bottom line

The Belhaven is a simpler, townhouse-style base beside the gardens; One Devonshire Gardens offers more facilities and a higher-end boutique stay. Neither has a lift: confirm accessibility and floor before booking.

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Three-star Victorian hotel near Glasgow Botanic Gardens

The Belhaven Hotel

15 Belhaven Terrace, Glasgow G12 0TG, Reino Unido

4.1 /5 191 reviews

The Belhaven occupies a Victorian townhouse on Belhaven Terrace in Glasgow’s West End, an area of residential streets, cafés and shops with a different pace from the commercial centre. The Botanic Gardens are a few minutes away on foot and Byres Road has restaurants and shops; Kelvingrove Art Galler

Why it made the selection

Townhouse hotel with café-bar, family rooms and breakfast available

Hours: Confirm current bar and breakfast hours with the hotel; the website says some rates include breakfast. Verified: October 11, 2026

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Four-star boutique hotel in a Victorian terrace in Glasgow’s West End

One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin

1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX, Reino Unido

4.6 /5 1,100 reviews

One Devonshire Gardens turns a row of Victorian townhouses into a four-star boutique hotel on a tree-lined stretch of the West End. The address at 1 Devonshire Gardens makes it easy to explore the Botanic Gardens and Byres Road without crossing the city centre; Kelvingrove and the Riverside Museum a

Why it made the selection

49 rooms and suites, Scottish restaurant, whisky bar and garden

Hours: The restaurant serves breakfast and meals; breakfast is charged separately depending on the rate. Confirm kitchen and event hours with the hotel. Verified: October 11, 2026

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Official website of The Belhaven Hotel ↗ Primary source The Belhaven Hotel · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of The Belhaven Hotel ↗ Primary source The Belhaven Hotel · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of The Belhaven Hotel ↗ Primary source The Belhaven Hotel · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of The Belhaven Hotel ↗ Primary source People Make Glasgow / Glasgow Life · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin ↗ Primary source Hotel du Vin Glasgow · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin ↗ Primary source Hotel du Vin Glasgow · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin ↗ Primary source Hotel du Vin Glasgow · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin ↗ Primary source Glasgow Life · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source The Belhaven Hotel · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Hotel du Vin Glasgow · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Hotel du Vin Glasgow · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗ Primary source Glasgow Life · Accessed October 11, 2026
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The Belhaven Hotel, 15 Belhaven Terrace ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Google Hotels: 4,1/5 y 191 reseñas de la sede exacta; clasificación indicada de tres estrellas. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Comentarios sobre descanso y desayuno ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Síntesis de reseñas de Google: huéspedes elogian limpieza, servicio y desayuno; las menciones sobre sueño y baño son más divididas. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin, 1 Devonshire Gardens ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Google Hotels: 4,6/5 y 1.100 reseñas de la sede exacta; clasificación de cuatro estrellas. Consultado el 11/10/2026.
Comentarios recientes sobre habitaciones, desayuno y servicio ↗ Secondary source Google Hotels · Accessed October 11, 2026
Síntesis de reseñas de Google con elogios al servicio, el ambiente y el desayuno, y observaciones sobre mantenimiento en algunas habitaciones. Consultado el 11/10/2026.