South Side Flats Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit South Side Flats
Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums 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.
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
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Kennywood
Spend a fun-filled day making your way between over 30 rides and attractions in one of the oldest continually running amusement parks in the United States.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh Pirates Home Game Ticket at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Top hotels in South Side Flats
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh-South Side by IHG
TV channel selection is pathetic, it’s 2026 we should be able to select a channel without scrolling 1 by 1 through the whole list. The channel variety is also terrible, hardly any sports channels and unable to watch playoff hockey.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Southside Works
Always my favorite place to stay in Pittsburgh. Will and his staff keep a beautiful hotel with a great breakfast!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side
Always great! Awesome location!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Did not eat breakfast but the staff here is wonderful because we stay here all the time
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
The parking was confusing at first, and the men who work at the casino wasn't helpful. Otherwise everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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 PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center 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 PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
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 Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
