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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Hampden Park Stadium and Museum Tour
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles from Glasgow
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Room clean, big bed and nice toiletries to use. Room not specious and lift was difficult to use.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Attentive staff, comfortable and clean rooms and great centsal position.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Curt greeting by receptionist. Clean room Breakfast cold Very convenient location though
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Ellie at reception was outstanding, great local knowledge, helpful quick and friendly
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Revolver - Hostel
Clean Modern User friendly Lovely reception Good environment
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Apartment clean spacious & well equipped. Breakfast was fabulous made even better by Robert who looked after us brilliantly Marked down a star as noise levels in bedroom from pubs/clubs was pretty bad until the early hours
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 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 Barrowland Ballroom.
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.
Finnieston
Finnieston is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like OVO Hydro or Clyde Auditorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
