South Side Flats Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Side Flats
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
Rivers Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino during your visit to Pittsburgh? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 South Side Flats Hotel Deals
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Southside Works
Nice hotel Good location Easy Pittsburgh access
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh-South Side by IHG
It’s a great stay. No issues
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side
Quick check in, easy parking, good location.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
It was a beautiful place to stay with great view of the park and rivers. Room was nice but lacked a coffee maker and microwave which was disappointing and quite shocking, to be honest. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially the bellman and valet drivers. Being unfamiliar with the city we ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Place is gorgeous and staff is always great. Pillows are pretty bad though and recommend taking your own
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
No soap
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Side Flats
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.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to Benedum Center or Heinz Hall might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
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 PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena.
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.
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.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Andy Warhol Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
