Merchant City Travel Guide
Glasgow
Visit Merchant City
Popular places to visit
George Square
You can learn about the history of Glasgow with a visit to George Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
OVO Hydro
Take in a show or just stop by for a photo at OVO Hydro, a beloved theatre in Glasgow. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Hampden Park
Catch an event at Hampden Park during your trip to Glasgow. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
Buchanan Street
During your visit to Glasgow, you can do some window-shopping at Buchanan Street. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of University of Glasgow during your trip to Glasgow. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
This is the perfect stopover for us. Friendly staff. Great to work. Thoughtful rooms and great decor
Reviewed on 29 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
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The apartments are brilliant but my two star rating is for the room acoustics don’t book this place if you are a light sleeper! I’m not a light sleeper and the noise from outside was terrible.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
The positives were the bed was clean and they offer a send out same day laundry service but that's where it ends. The pictures used for advertising were deceiving. They looked a lot larger. I had about a foot and a half between the desk and the bed and I had to Jenga my suitcase open in order to ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The room was clean, and linens soft. Excellent staff. Repairs are needed on bathroom fixtures, and walls had nicks in the paint.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
It is fantastic that the hotel is situated so close to Queen Steet Station as well as a major shopping area. My room at the hotel was very comfortable, and I enjoyed an excellent breakfast in the dining room. The staff were all very helpful.
Reviewed on 29 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 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.
