Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in David L Lawrence Convention Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Point State Park
Pittsburgh’s famous city-centre park is situated at the meeting point of three rivers and is also at the heart of the town’s history and development.
Market Square
Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre
From local inventions to sporting heroes, learn all there is to know about Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's largest history museum.
Activities
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Beers in the Burgh: Pittsburgh Brewery Walk
Our pick of the best Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff was very responsive and respectful. The hotel itself is beautiful and very cleaned. I will be booking again during the tattoo convention
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff was friendly and welcoming, hotel and room were immaculate, and it was very centrally located to restaurants and activities. Enjoyed every minute of it!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
Everything was top notch from room to staff. Only downside is the parking garage with cramped spaces and outdated infrastructure.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
Very welcoming staff. Room was large and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel for the price was not great, and not convenient!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
EVEN Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown by IHG
Room was nice clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pittsburgh
Cultural District
Cultural District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Benedum Center and Heinz Hall while you're in town.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Andy Warhol Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or A.J. Palumbo Center.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
South Side Flats
South Side Flats is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ohio River Valley or Rex Theater.
