Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh

Popular places to visit

PPG Paints Arena

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.

PPG Paints Arena
Market Square

Market Square

Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.

Market Square
Point State Park

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.

Point State Park
Benedum Center

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.

Benedum Center
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre featuring interior views

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.

Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre
U.S. Steel Tower

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.

U.S. Steel Tower

Activities

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Learning about history + architecture + art

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

AU$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

AU$68
per adult
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

AU$42
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Dive deep into film history and some iconic film productions!

Reel Pittsburgh Movie Tour

AU$50
per adult
Reel Pittsburgh Movie Tour
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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$272 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$272
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,091 reviews)
"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

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$279 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$279
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
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$205 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$205
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,389 reviews)
"This is a pretty good hotel. It’s clean and walking distance to city. It’s not plush but there are nice beds and duvets. The cleaning staff piled towels and trash, that wasn’t mine, next to my door for some reason. So that was weird. But otherwise a decent place"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
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$214 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$214
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

3 out of 5
1410 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$208 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$208
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown

3 out of 5
250 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$227 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$227
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free casino shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,102 reviews)
"Clean , a lot of new people working so slow but friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pittsburgh

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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.

Cultural District
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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.

North Shore
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Bluff

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at A.J. Palumbo Center or Rooney Field.

Bluff
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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.

Crawford-Roberts
Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh which includes interior views and signage

Allegheny Center

While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.

Allegheny Center
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South Side Flats

South Side Flats is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rex Theater, a top place to visit in the area.

South Side Flats

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