Merchant City Travel Guide
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Fantastic staff, room and atmosphere. Not a fan of self check in but otherwise fantastic.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The apartment was ideal for our long weekend. The rooms are nicely done, the bed & bedding very comfortable & the bathroom has plenty of hot water & nice towels. It was great to be able to make a cup of tea on arrival thanks to the tea, biscuits & milk available. The kitchen had was well equipped. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Clean, good central location,
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Revolver Glasgow
The hotel's in a prime central location within walking distance to plenty of clubs, restaurants and shops. It's everything you need for an overnight stay. Unfortunately for having communal bathrooms, one stall's lock is broken and another was out of toilet paper which was a bit of a bother considering ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Central location is useful. Wasn't given information at check in on discounted local parking, only found out from attendant at car park. Too late. Surly reception staff and an average room.
Reviewed on 5 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 Sauchiehall Street and jump on the metro at Kelvinbridge Station to see more of the city.