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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
Activities
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Our pick of the best Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Great location downtown. Very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"I had a room with a shared door to another room. You could hear everything from the other room. It also took a bit for warm water in the morning and no coffee in the room. Which was a bummer but a great coffee shop in the lobby but pricey."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
"Great location. All the staff we dealt with where friendly, courteous, helpful and professional."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
"Great hotel everything was Excellent, checking in was easy employees was friendly for my first time there i will most definitely be coming back.... also it was very reasonable in price, close to everything in the downtown area and walking distance as well, parking was reasonable in all this will ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
"Booked this for the pool and central location. It was great to be inside swimming around, watching all the people coming & going from PPG arena, lol! The hotel is close to everything, a short walk (highly recommend The Speckled Egg in the Union Trust Building. Delicious brunch and coffee, wow!) or ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Hotel was excellent and unique lobby furniture and decor, with plenty of seeting areas in lobby and other sections to work or visit with others. Also, roof top terrace was open and had plenty of seating and great views of river and hillside area. Staff was very friendly and provided excellent recommendations ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 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 Acrisure Stadium. 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.
