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
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Glasgow: Kelpies, St Andrews and Fife Adventure
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Really good location and lovely place
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Clean, good central location,
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
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Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
Good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Revolver - Hostel
I rebooked after a brilliant stay in their Apartment before, but this was not the experience I hoped for. Room wasn't what I'd requested, they did offer to move me the second day but wasn't really worth it so I stayed put. I appreciated the offer though. Shared bathroom was one tiny toilet (smelt ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 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 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.
