Arthouse Glasgow: Scotland’s Next Big Tourism Icon Set To Redefine City Stays In 2026!

Published on December 7, 2025

In 2026, Glasgow is prepared to receive one of the most-awaited hotel openings: Arthouse Glasgow, a 76-bedroom boutique hotel located in a beautiful 19th-century building on Bath Street. The hotel will cater to the needs of the travelers looking for a stay that unites the old architectural styles with the latest comforts, Arthouse will definitely give a unique city-home experience, and its opening has already generated a lot of buzz in the city’s tourist and hospitality sectors.

Heritage meets design, the building and interiors

Arthouse occupies a 19th-century townhouse in central Glasgow, originally with 59 rooms, now re-imagined and expanded to 76 en-suite bedrooms across four categories.

The interiors are by award-winning design studio A-nrd, led by Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas, their second UK hotel project and first city hotel, following a string of notable London restaurant and hospitality projects.

The design ethos is to celebrate the original fabric of the building, exposed interiors, structural details and heritage charm — while layering in a contemporary, urban aesthetic. Neutral tones, vintage and contemporary furniture, and pieces by local makers aim to create a space that feels like an artist’s home, echoing the hotel’s name and the artistic spirit of Glasgow.

This blend of old and new positions Arthouse as more than just accommodation: it is a destination in itself, offering a stay that reflects the city’s character and energy.

Accommodation: flexible, art-full and accessible

To cater to a wide variety of travellers, from budget-conscious to design-savvy, Arthouse’s bedrooms are divided into four categories.

• Pocket rooms: compact, cosier rooms starting from 99 pound a night, intended as an affordable entry point while still offering thoughtful design and comfort.
• Classic rooms: standard en-suite rooms from around 149 pound per night (bed and breakfast inclusive).
• Larger rooms and Suites: for those seeking more space and comfort, from 229 pound per night.

This tiered pricing and room variation aims to encourage a diversity of guest, making the hotel accessible to travellers visiting Glasgow for different reasons, whether sightseeing, business or short urban breaks.

Guests can expect modern amenities for a comfortable stay, en-suite rooms, possibly climate control or heating, and the kind of design touches that reflect the hotel’s art-inspired spirit.

Dining, bar and lounge, restaurant culture meets hotel stay

One of Arthouse Glasgow’s biggest draws is that it will house one of Glasgow’s most acclaimed restaurants.

The celebrated Italian-influenced restaurant Celentano’s, led by chefs Anna and Dean Parker, will relocate from its Cathedral House location and reopen inside the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge spaces.

• The restaurant will seat over 60 covers on a single level, almost twice the capacity of the previous site, offering significantly more space for diners.
• The menu will carry forward the restaurant’s signature approach: ingredient-led cooking, minimal waste, with a focus on fermentation, nose-to-tail cookery and dishes prepared over embers for bold, smoky flavours.
• Signature dishes, such as the seasonally-changing vegetable agnolotti and malted-barley affogato, will return, alongside new offerings tailored to the hotel setting.
• On the drinks side, Celentano’s will continue its low-waste, sustainable ethos, offering in-house liqueurs (like vermouth for their signature Negroni, orange liqueur for margaritas, and even a 0 percent vermouth option for a NOgroni), seasonal cocktails, and a concise, biodynamica and organic wine list, with some wines on tap.

Beyond dining, Arthouse will also feature a bar and a communal lounge, intended as a hub for both hotel guests and locals. The lounge is designed to host a programme of artists and musicians in the evenings, making it a living, breathing cultural space rather than a typical hotel lobby.

This hybrid of hotel stay and neighbourhood hangout positions Arthouse as a place where visitors, locals and creatives can mingle, quite fitting, given Glasgow’s vibrant art and music scene.

Why Arthouse Glasgow will be one of Glasgow’s most anticipated hotel openings in 2026

• A prime heritage building reborn: Situated in a beautifully preserved 19th-century townhouse, Arthouse combines historic architecture with contemporary design, a draw for travellers who appreciate character and authenticity.
• Flexible stays for varied budgets: From affordable Pocket rooms to suites, the hotel’s varied room categories mean a broader spectrum of visitors, backpackers, city-break couples, business travellers, can experience boutique comfort without overpaying.
• Top-tier dining on-site: The arrival of Celentano’s, already lauded for its cooking and awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand within months of its original opening, gives the hotel a powerful added attraction, for both residents and locals alike.
• Cultural and social ambience: With a lounge and bar that aim to host music and artist events, the hotel is not just a place to sleep, it’s positioned as a creative, social hub, reflecting the city’s artistic soul.
• Designer-led interiors and sense of place: The involvement of A-nrd Studio and the curated mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings promises rooms and common spaces that feel thoughtful, personal and deeply rooted in Glasgow’s vibe.

For a travel journalist or visitor interested in immersive stays, Arthouse Glasgow seems designed to deliver an experience that’s as much about atmosphere, locality, and culture as it is about comfort.

What this means for tourists & travellers

For someone planning a trip to Glasgow, Arthouse Glasgow offers great potential:

• Central location on Bath Street, easy access to public transport, arts venues, shopping and nightlife.
• Boutique-hotel charm with heritage character and design credibility.
• On-site dining at a celebrated restaurant — no need to hunt around for a standout meal after arriving.
• Flexible price points — from budget-friendly to mid-range and suites, making it suitable for a range of travel types (solo, couple, work/study, weekend break).
• A social and cultural atmosphere — especially with its lounge/bar/music programming — which could resonate well if you enjoy blending travel with local culture, food and art.

Bottom Line

Arthouse Glasgow, at its core, appears to be the manifestation of a novel hospitality wave – one that not only gives a bed but also a place to feel. This hotel could be a beacon for design-loving tourists and culture-seekers of all kinds in a city like Glasgow, which is brimming with history, a flourishing arts scene, and a lively food culture.