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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

City Chambers
City Chambers is just one of the places to see in Glasgow, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

OVO Hydro
You can get tickets for a performance at OVO Hydro during your stay in Glasgow. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

Hampden Park
Catch an event at Hampden Park during your trip to Glasgow. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

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.

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 acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Top hotels in Merchant City

The Social Hub Glasgow
Didn't expect a gym and a pool table and ping pong table in a hotel would definitely stay again soon
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Fraser Suites Glasgow
A nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Revolver Glasgow
Ideal location, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
The room was very good and centrally located. Beds were comfy and room was clean. My only problem was the restaurant could not do take away so I could bring breakfast on the train.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
This hotel was clean, in a good location and the staff was great. It was a nice, quiet, clean location near city center. You are getting what you pay for.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Huge room in an old building. This was right in the center of everything. Restaurant in house.
Reviewed on 12 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 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.
