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.
Market Square
Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.
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.
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
U.S. Steel Tower
U.S. Steel Tower is just one of the places to see in Pittsburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Our pick of the best Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Didn’t have breakfast. Room was in need of renovation. Beds were small, but view was amazing. Asked for new towels and had to ask again twice.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The 1/3 lights in our room were broken, which was unfortunate. Also we were missing lotion and only had 1 full towel. We loved it here I just think the ball was dropped a little on in room amenities
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Most of the staff was quite polite and accommodating. However, there was a Caucasian valet parking attendant who was quite rude to myself and my daughter. He wouldn’t allow us access to our car to retrieve several items and told us we simply had to wait until everyone else got their cars delivered. ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Clean , a lot of new people working so slow but friendly
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
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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 Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
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.
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.
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.
