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.
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Great
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
great
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Revolver Glasgow
We booked the hotel as advertised as a safe place for LGBT+ people, however neither me or my boyfriend felt this we where harassed while we were in one of the shared bathrooms on a different floor to our room as one of the toilets on our floor wasn’t working, I felt very unsafe, as well as this I ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
The room was spotless. Must have been freshly painted too. Nice decor. Reception staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
Short version: Don't book here. It stinks, literally. Long versions: Rooms smelled moldy. I asked for a new room and the staff at reception told me the other rooms smell the same. There wasn't any visible mold but the smell was STRONG. Staying in the room multiple nights definitely made us feel a ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
It took 6-7 minutes every morning for water to get hot. No way too cool the room on warm day. Only an oscillating available.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 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 Kinning Park 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.
