Merchant City
Glasgow
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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.
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.
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
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles from Glasgow
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Great welcome, easy check in, clean room, comfy bed & pillows. All in all a great find!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The suite was better than expected, clean, homely and catered for all my needs. My only criticism would be the need for USB sockets as I never took a charger but that would be my only change otherwise I couldn’t recommend enough.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Clean spacious all that you need, good location
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
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Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Revolver - Hostel
Super clean and very comfortable — it felt more like a hotel than a hostel. The bed was excellent, and the staff were really nice and welcoming. I also really enjoyed the bar and the communal areas — they’re cosy, lively, and offer plenty of entertainment, clearly designed with guests in mind. The ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
Good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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
While Dennistoun may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Barrowland Ballroom and Merchant City.
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
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of 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.
