Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A yellow bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
A busy urban street with pedestrians crossing, a white SUV, and a red bus. Street signs for Sixth Ave and Smithfield St are visible.
A yellow bridge over a river with a city skyline in the background.
A riverside walkway with benches, a bridge, and a tree with yellow leaves.
A modern urban landscape with high-rise buildings, a well-maintained park with trees and a pathway, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Pittsburgh attractions

An indoor ice hockey rink with a scoreboard, audience seating, and hockey players on the ice.

PPG Paints Arena

9.2/10 (2,088 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

AU$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
This tour is the best tour for sports fans! Big fun guaranteed!

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

AU$47
per adult
Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans
Looking up to find cool details in the Downtown Skyline

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

AU$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

AU$19
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
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Our pick of the best Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Deals

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$219 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$219
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,623 reviews)
"This property is old and let's just say needs updated"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
112 Washington Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$244 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$244
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,315 reviews)
"Nice location but way out dated. Needs complete overhaul"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
453 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$233 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$233
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,572 reviews)
"Fun space. Good location"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown

4 out of 5
745 Grant Street Pittsburgh PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$229
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,388 reviews)
"Was a good experience! Was in town for a baseball game. It’s a 19 min walk unless you walk quick. Breakfast was"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$284 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$284
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,034 reviews)
"Beautiful but very loud. We were on 16th floor but the noise from wedding (?) was so loud/vibrating at time to go to bed."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

4 out of 5
One Bigelow Square Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$254 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$254
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,094 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, comfortable, helpful staff, great location very walkable. Very nice long weekend with the family went to a game and some museums and restaurants all within walking distance."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Pittsburgh

Find the best Downtown Pittsburgh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A yellow bridge over a river, a weeping willow tree, and a modern building with glass windows.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated bridges and buildings.

Mount Washington

Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.

The Mellon Institute at Carnegie Mellon University with classical columns and a Gothic cathedral in the background.

Oakland

Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.

A greenhouse with geometrically shaped flower beds and statues.

Shadyside

Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.

A bridge with illuminated lights reflecting on the water, a city skyline in the background, and a smokestack emitting smoke.

North Side

While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.

Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide

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