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
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Glasgow: The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Staff here were superb, very helpful and courteous. No question too small, everyone says hello to you, makes you feel welcome.Breakfast had a good variety of options, better than most. Loved the sense of community created.
Reviewed on 1 May 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
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The room was spacious and the staff were friendly. The bed was a little small and the floors above the bedroom were loud from other guests above.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Room was spotless and bed comfy. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful, especially when I asked to keep something in a fridge overnight. Lovely selection available for breakfast. I always choose Ibus Styles when visiting Glasgow as it is so central and I’ve never been disappointed yet.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Rooms a little dated and showing some signs of wear but generally clean and had everything I needed. Location was excellentand staff were very helpful, free bag storage was useful, I would stay again.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The room was clean, and linens soft. Excellent staff. Repairs are needed on bathroom fixtures, and walls had nicks in the paint.
Reviewed on 27 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 People's Palace and Winter Gardens.
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 Alea Glasgow or Kinning Park 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.
