Merl Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Place d'Armes
Enjoy a meal under the shade of a lime tree or see an outdoor performance at this popular pedestrianized square.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore this late-Gothic cathedral, home to exquisite stained-glass windows and an important statue of the Virgin Mary.
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.
Philharmonie Luxembourg
Listen to orchestral performances, jazz shows, chamber music recitals and experimental sounds at this beautifully designed modern concert hall.
Activities
Tip-Based Luxembourg Walking Tour in English
Luxembourg Self Guided Heritage Walking Tour with Mobile App
Our pick of the best Merl Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Luxembourg
Staff didn’t pick up room service trays overnight. Staff knocked on door and asked to clean our room when we hung a “Later, Please” sign from the door handle. Sign was removed. Cookies were plentiful. The hotel is a 30-minute bus ride from the train station. Buses run every 30 minutes.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
B&B HOTEL Luxembourg Centre Cloche D'Or
Very good
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
City Hotel
Room was pretty clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
NOTO Hotel
The hotel is brand new, beautiful rooms, wonderful staff, great amenities and is inside a shopping center that offers car exhibition.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Kazakiwi
Nice hotel, friendly staff, comfortable bed. Close to the train station. Ate dinner at Partigiano Italian resto across from hotel. Most excellent! If you like Indian, Middle Eastern or oriental, this is also your neighborhood for those cuisines.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
LÉGÈRE HOTEL Luxembourg
Nice location.easy reach trom airport
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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.
