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.
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.
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.
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
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience
Stirling, distillery, St Andrews 1 Day in Spanish from Edinburgh
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Awesome concept for a hotel! The staff was super kind and helpful!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Such an easy check in literally took a few mins such friendly staff 100% will be back!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Revolver Glasgow
Shops are closer and pity that we can’t really cook but i was assisted when inwanted to warm up my food,the staff is nice and the room are clean and nice and comfy bed!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Didn't have breakfast. Bar was nice and quiet
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The dinner meal deal with breakfast was a great moneybsaver.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Breakfast was tasty and fresh. Staff were helpful and cheerful. Very pleasant stay. Everything smelt fresh.😊👍
Reviewed on 16 Apr 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 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 AMF Bowling 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.
