Merchant City
Glasgow
Visit Merchant City
Popular places to visit
George Square
A popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike, George Square is filled with statues and monuments and surrounded by historic architecture.
OVO Hydro
Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.
Hampden Park
The home of Scottish soccer, this stadium is beloved by fans of the game who gather here for its electric atmosphere and popular museum about the sport's history.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.
Things to do
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Staff was great excep
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Room was just dated, no amenities worth mentioning, was a large room but felt dirty. Not worth the money
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Clean room and nice breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
Good
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Revolver - Hostel
I rebooked after a brilliant stay in their Apartment before, but this was not the experience I hoped for. Room wasn't what I'd requested, they did offer to move me the second day but wasn't really worth it so I stayed put. I appreciated the offer though. Shared bathroom was one tiny toilet (smelt ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merchant City
City Centre Glasgow
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Glasgow. Check out top attractions like Buchanan Street and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and jump on the metro at Buchanan Street Station or St Enoch Station to see more of the city.
Laurieston
While you're in Laurieston, take in top sights like O2 Academy Glasgow and jump on the metro at Bridge Street Station to see more of the city.
Dennistoun
Dennistoun might not have many top sights, but Barrowland Ballroom and Merchant City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East End
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in East End. You might want to make time for a stop at Celtic Park or Emirates Arena.
Kinning Park
While you're in Kinning Park, take in top sights like Alea Glasgow or Glasgow Science Centre, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
Kelvinbridge
While you're in Kelvinbridge, take in top sights like Great Western Road and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.
