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Getting around Glasgow

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Conference Venue (Hilton Hotel, Glasgow)

Conference venue

Accord's 2024 conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel in central Glasgow (1 William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT)

Travelling to conference

What is the easiest way to travel to conference?

Conference is being held at the Hilton Hotel in central Glasgow.

We’re recommending that delegates travel by train. Glasgow Central Station is only half a mile from the hotel (approx. 15-minute walk).

For those flying, Glasgow airport is nine miles from the hotel. You can catch the 500 Glasgow Express bus from the airport to central Glasgow which takes around 15 minutes. The service runs between ever 12-15 minutes, 7 days a week. For more details see the official service

Parking is available at the hotel for those travelling by car. Parking is chargeable at £12 per day for delegates, claimable on expenses. There are 14 EV charging stations in underground car park at the hotel.

Regardless of how you travel, we ask that you consider the environmental impact of your travel when making your arrangements.

Accessing cash / nearest ATM

Accessing cash / nearest ATM

There's an ATM within the lobby of the Hilton Hotel where you can draw cash. It's free to use.

There are many other ATMs in close proximity including many on the same street as a number of the restaurants and bars we've listed in this guide (Vincent Street). You can find cash machines using the LINK website. The hotel postcode is G3 8HT.

Things to do

If you've never been to Glasgow before, you may want to take some time to explore the sights of the city, take in some of the cultural venues, or spend a few pounds in the shops.

We've got a couple of places you may wish to explore before you leave the city.

  • Shopping
  • Food
  • History & Culture

Glasgow's vibrant city centre lies north of the River Clyde. Its heart is George Square, a 19th-century municipal showpiece crowned by the City Chambers.

Glasgow's commercial centre spreads west of George Square, and is mostly built on a large grid system of roads lined by grand Victorian buildings and modern skyscrapers.

The city centre offers some of the best shopping experiences outside of London, arranged along the interlinked and mostly pedestrianised thoroughfares of Argyle Street, Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street. The large contemporary mall Buchanan Galleries is close to Princes Square, one of the most stylish shopping centres in the country.

There is a wonderful array of restaurants and cafes in the city centre, while major cultural offerings include the Gallery of Modern Art, the showpiece Royal Concert Hall and the Theatre Royal.

  • Discovery
  • Cinema
  • What they say about themselves: Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes.
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  • Discovery
  • Art
  • Culture
  • What they say about themselves: GoMA is a world class art museum and a place for people to gather, to learn and to share ideas. We display, borrow and collect artworks from around the world.
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  • Discovery
  • Art
  • History & Culture
  • What they say about themselves: Explore our 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. If you only have one day in Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a must see! Free entry. No need to book, just drop in.
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  • Explore
  • Sightseeing
  • History & Culture

Edinburgh might be Scotland’s capital, but Glasgow is its biggest city, and the third biggest city in the whole UK. Culture, great food, fantastic buildings. Glasgow really does have it all. A great place to start your day is George Square, which is the city’s main square. 

Admire the monuments to famous Scots and the impressive architecture while taking some time to look at the map and plan your itinerary on the City Sightseeing Glasgow hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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  • What they say about themselves: The Mitchell Library is one of Europe’s largest public libraries with more than a million items. Its archives include books, maps, drawings, photographs, postcards, and family history. But it is more than simply a place that holds important artefacts. The Mitchell Library is a home-from-home for everyone in the city.
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Places to eat & drink

The city centre is full of cafes, restaurants and bars. We've listed some below that you might want to consider.

The Merchant City is also only one mile away where you will find plenty of other great restaurants, bars and pubs.

If you're dining in groups, it's advisable to book a table to ensure they can seat you.

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  • Pizza
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  • What they say about themselves: As a fast-growing independent company, we love challenging “the norm” with our anarchist and anti-establishment outlook. We stick the finger up to the corporate chains run by money men – by putting people and products before profit.
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  • Burgers
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Bread meats bread is a family business founded in the belief that freshness means flavour.
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  • Steakhouse
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: We are proud our steakhouse restaurants have been awarded 'The Masters of Steak’ from the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs. Their meticulous inspection of our field to fork practices, from the way we rear our cattle, to how our steaks are butchered, aged and cooked to perfection has led to this industry-leading award for Miller & Carter Glasgow.
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  • Mexican
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Pick your plates, don’t be shy. Grab life by the burritos.
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  • American-style fried chicken
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Upbeat venue specialising in live rock bands & American-style fried chicken, plus beer & bourbon.
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  • Bar
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Our menu is simple yet effective, featuring stone-baked pizza, hand-made burgers and rumour has it, Glasgow’s greatest mac'n'cheese.
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  • Indian
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Our Head Chef has added a la carte Punjabi specialities cooked to order by his crack team of North Indian speciality chefs.
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  • Restaurant
  • Mediterranean
  • £
  • What they say about themselves: Founded and led by the hugely ambitious team behind award winning 'Bread Meats Bread', 'Babs will strive to create great street food dishes that make the most of seasonal and ethical produce, while respecting kebab’s culinary Greek, Turkish and Levantine heritage. So please relax, enjoy and welcome to 'Babs Family!
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  • Japanese
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: From impossibly crisp and light tempura and delicious and hearty ramen soup bowls to the freshest and most lovingly prepared sushi, our extensive à la carte menu offers something for everyone.
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  • Pub
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: As a family business we are passionate about our work and our simple ethos centers on excellent products and excellent service. Specialising in brilliant beer, wonderful whisky and fantastic food.
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  • Bar & grill
  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: Creative takes on pub classics including vegan versions showcased in old-fashioned surroundings.
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  • ££
  • What they say about themselves: The Pot Still is the place for malt whisky in Glasgow. With over 800 whiskies, cracking cask ales, proper pies, friendly staff & great service.
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