Merl
Luxembourg City
Popular places to visit
Luxembourg City Hall
Admire the elegant neoclassical hall that holds the offices of the local government, located on the site of a former Franciscan monastery.
Grand Ducal Palace
Take a tour of the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg or simply view its breathtaking Flemish-Renaissance façade from the street.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore this late-Gothic cathedral, home to exquisite stained-glass windows and an important statue of the Virgin Mary.
Place d'Armes
Enjoy a meal under the shade of a lime tree or see an outdoor performance at this popular pedestrianized square.
Adolphe Bridge
A symbol of Luxembourg’s independence, this historic bridge is best known for its scenic views.
Place Guillaume II
Admire architectural masterpieces, attend concerts and shop at markets at this medieval square in the heart of Luxembourg City’s historic center.
Things to do
Tip-Based Luxembourg Walking Tour in English
Luxembourg Christmas Walking Tour in the city
Luxembourg Self Guided Heritage Walking Tour with Mobile App
Luxembourg in 1 Day: Main Highlights of the City with In-App Audio Tour
Romantic Quest in Luxembourg: Self-Guided Love Story Walk
Discover Luxembourg’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
Top hotels in Merl
Doubletree by Hilton Luxembourg
Great staff, nice clean room, decent breakfast. Bus to town every hour from outside. I recommend.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Luxembourg Centre Cloche D'Or
Clean, modern, hotel with friendly staff and great coffee. Also great value and good location.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
City Hotel
The rooms and amenities were excellent
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Luxembourg - Arlon
Really lovely hotel, staff friendly and helpful. Room requests met. Large rooms, big comfortable beds and lots of amenities. Restaurant a bit hit and miss - service struggled at busy times. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
NOTO Hotel
It's new building, modern, contemporary, spotless and unique. Definitely enjoyable. There was just a few downsides of the room we were in. The washbasin was placed in the room, not in the bathroom (personally not the fan of it), lack of any form of shelve to place toiletries in the bathroom. At the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
LEGERE HOTEL Luxembourg
Nice hotel in a secluded area, but useful and a good price, nice large rooms, easy facilities (I like the self-serve) facility and a good bar/restaurant. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merl
Belair
Belair is well liked for its coffee shops, and you can visit sights like Merl-Belair Park and Adolphe Bridge if you have time to explore the area.
Hollerich
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Hollerich. You might want to make time for a stop at Merl-Belair Park or Tramway Museum.
Cessange
While Cessange may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Merl-Belair Park and den Atelier.
Gare
Noted for its historical sites and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Gare. Top attractions like den Atelier and Post and Telecommunication Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Paräisser Plaz/Place de Paris Tram Stop or Place de Metz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Limpertsberg
You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Limpertsberg. Visitors recommend a visit to Grand Theatre of Luxembourg, and you can get around town on the metro at Centre, Stäreplaz / Étoile Tram Stop.
Uewerstad
If you're spending time in Uewerstad, check out sights like Place d'Armes or Place Guillaume II and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hamilius Tram Stop or Centre, Stäreplaz / Étoile Tram Stop.
