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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour
Loch Lomond: Scottish Highlands Sightseeing Cruise
Stuck in the 90s A Nostalgic Music Experience
Top hotels in Pollokshields
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
Exceptional hotel in every way - helpful staff, good food, clean, warm room. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Novana ApartHotel
Very nice room, clean and well appointed.
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Beautiful building, excellent amenities and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Maldron Hotel Glasgow City
Lovely girl on front desk, very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and has great amenities. This is now my go to hotel when visiting Glasgow
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Gorgeous hotel, staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was spotless but the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Social Hub Glasgow
What a fabulous hotel. Already looking to book again and even looking at other Social Hub hotels overseas. Loved it!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pollokshields
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.
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.
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.
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.
