Pollokshields Travel Guide
Glasgow
Visit Pollokshields
Popular places to visit
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.
Buchanan Street
Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.
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.
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.
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.
George Square
The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.
Things to do
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow
Stirling, distillery, St Andrews 1 Day in Spanish from Edinburgh
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Pollokshields
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Excellent Hotel, great staff, friendly, helpful. Food is very good. Rooms are individual and spotless.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Convenient for shops, eating out and near Buchanan Street bus station.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
OK
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Glasgow
Beautiful city centre hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
YOTEL Glasgow
Great comfy bed and very quiet. Would definitely book again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
The room was lovely ! Very comfy bed. Spotlessly clean!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pollokshields
Kinning Park
If you're spending time in Kinning Park, check out sights like Glasgow Science Centre or Alea Glasgow and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Shields Road Station or Kinning Park Station.
Southside Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Southside Central and surrounding area, you can visit Hampden Park and Victoria Infirmary.
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.
Finnieston
Finnieston is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like OVO Hydro or Clyde Auditorium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
