Merchant City
Glasgow
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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.
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.
University of Glasgow
Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.
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.
Merchant City Hotel Deals
The Social Hub Glasgow
Good sized clean room, extremely helpful staff. Excellent location for Barrowlands!
Reviewed on 2026/2/21
Fraser Suites Glasgow
The suite was better than expected, clean, homely and catered for all my needs. My only criticism would be the need for USB sockets as I never took a charger but that would be my only change otherwise I couldn’t recommend enough.
Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
The room was very comfortable. Everything we needed for our overnight. Staff were friendly and efficient. Good choice for breakfast.
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square
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Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Revolver - Hostel
Super clean and very comfortable — it felt more like a hotel than a hostel. The bed was excellent, and the staff were really nice and welcoming. I also really enjoyed the bar and the communal areas — they’re cosy, lively, and offer plenty of entertainment, clearly designed with guests in mind. The ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/20
Premier Inn Glasgow City - George Square
Good
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
Other neighborhoods around Merchant City
City Centre Glasgow
Home to Glasgow's main cultural venues and higher education institutions, this bustling central district offers luxury apartments, shopping at Buchanan Galleries and Princes Square, and historic sights like Glasgow Cathedral and George Square.
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
Dennistoun might not have many top sights, but Barrowland Ballroom and Merchant City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
While you're in Kinning Park, take in top sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow, and hop on the metro to see more 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.
