Merchant City Travel Guide
Glasgow
Visit Merchant City
Popular places to visit
George Square
The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.
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
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Full-Day Loch Ness Glencoe and the Highlands Tour from Glasgow
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Stirling, distillery, St Andrews 1 Day in Spanish from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Revolver - Hostel
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Reviewed on 7 Oct 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.
