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.
City Chambers
City Chambers is just one of the places to see in Glasgow, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
the design of the room and hotel is amazing, great location (especially compared to similarly positioned hotels), friendly staff. had a great stay, enjoyed it more than 5* hotels I've stayed at
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
lovely clean warm comfortable room, though does need modernised, only complaint was the breakfast, plenty there but the cooked breakfast was cold, greasy and had been sitting in the hot plates for some time without being replenished. dining / breakfast room was lovely, but why are they not serving ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Staff at reception were excellent.. especially Joy
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Friendly staff, spacious accommodations.
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Very clean
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Revolver - Hostel
Fantastic stay great staff very friendly cleaners particularly the two Brazilian lasses who were good banter and very
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
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 Sauchiehall Street and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.
