Merchant City
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.
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 great live music.
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
Things to do
From Edinburgh: Small-Group Day Tour of Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Kelpies
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Merchant City
The Social Hub Glasgow
Good little getaway will definitely be back
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Great location helpful staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The property was lovely. The room was very well kept and having a kitchen in the suite was great. The location was beyond words. Everything is a 15 minute walk or less and everything else you want to do is a bus or subway ride away. Couldn't be happier.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Yes room was clean and staff were excellent 👌
Reviewed on 7 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.
