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.
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.
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.
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 Afternoon Tea Experience
Glasgow: Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Clean room
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Revolver Glasgow
Good location,good amenities
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The bedroom had a tall narrow drawer unit with a TV perched on top. It was unstable and was not fixed to the wall. I opened the top drawer and the unit and TV toppled onto me. I had just a couple of minor injuries but I dread to think what would have happened if it was a child The reception staff ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Centrally situated for pubs restaurant's theatres etc would stay again, breakfast was good and staff friendly and helpful. Room was good and bed was comfy
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
N/A
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The location was incredibly convenient, and the staff was out of this world. They were so incredibly welcoming, helpful, truly went above and beyond for anything that I asked or needed. The room was a little dated, but functional and comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar, 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 Glasgow Science Centre 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.
