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.
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
Oban, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, & Inveraray Full-Day Tour
Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles
Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Awesome concept for a hotel! The staff was super kind and helpful!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Supreme property, delectably furnished, clean, mod cons, staff so helpful. The best stay in Glasgow by a mile! Book now!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Revolver Glasgow
Shops are closer and pity that we can’t really cook but i was assisted when inwanted to warm up my food,the staff is nice and the room are clean and nice and comfy bed!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Clean comfortable room with helpful staff and nice reception/bar area
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The dinner meal deal with breakfast was a great moneybsaver.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
The staff were great, very helpful and polite, but the whole experience was let down badly, by the constant loud slamming of heavy doors throughout the corridor. These doors are not soft closing, at all. Made it impossible to get to sleep (even at 1 am) or relax throughout the day (the noise was ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 AMF Bowling 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.
