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
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Full Day Trip: The Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and The Trossachs
Stirling, distillery, St Andrews 1 Day in Spanish from Edinburgh
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Good clean hotel and had all amenities. Room slightly to small if being picky.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Great location helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
A must for all visitors to GLASGOW as a Glaswegian I recommend staying here great for all amenities I come here all the time very dog friendly and staff fantastic.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
First stay at this Hotel & we had a fantastic experience the staff were all amazing will definitely book again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Revolver - Hostel
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
Ideal for what we needed, close to bars and restaurants and rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Kinning Park 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.
