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
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Glasgow
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Yes
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Outdated, but clean
Reviewed on 2 May 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
Great central location, near station, shops and bars and restaurants, clean and quiet
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Hotel getting renovated however the road noise from outside was horrendous. Traffic and patrons egressing from the night club next door at 3 am was so loud . The rooms could be doing with better glazed windows that ensure a more quiet pleasant stay .
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice. Linens and bed very soft. The bathroom fixtures needed maintenance.
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Kinning Park 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.
