Merchant City Travel Guide
Glasgow
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Popular places to visit
George Square
You can learn about the history of Glasgow with a visit to George Square. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
OVO Hydro
You can get tickets for a performance at OVO Hydro during your stay in Glasgow. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Hampden Park
Catch an event at Hampden Park during your trip to Glasgow. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Buchanan Street
During your visit to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Buchanan Street. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of University of Glasgow during your trip to Glasgow. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
Learn about the events happening in Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre during your trip to Glasgow. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Great central hotel, great price for the location, clean and comfortable. Would stay again
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Room was spotless, small but nice enough, shower was decent. Staff at reception/bar were nice.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
Always a great stay. Usually get chocolates or other for out Birthday stays, did not deliver this time but it was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Friendly staff. Property was clean, room was comfortable. Area was accessible to local sites, restaurants and activities. Close to the bus station for our trip back to Edinburgh.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Revolver - Hostel
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
The team at reception were friendly. Check out time was clearly discussed and breakfast was offered.
Reviewed on 17 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 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 Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow 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.
