Monroe Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Monroe Heights
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.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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
Our pick of the best Monroe Heights Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great selection
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Check-in was the quickest I have ever experienced at a hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and beautiful. Nice walk in shower. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Great check-in and speedy. Valet was great and all employees that I ran into during my stay even the engineers smiled and said if I needed anything, just ask.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
Clean property and room, friendly and helpful staff, great price for location
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Nice
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Heights
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
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.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Walnut Street.
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.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
