West End Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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 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.
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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in West End
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The hotel is clean and well kept up. Check in was quick and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Lotta great things planned for the marathon weekend!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Love this hotel. Get the suite and River view!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly but the hotel/room itself could use some work. Bathroom could’ve been cleaner & while we booked a smaller room, if the layout of the furniture were different, there would’ve been a lot more space - felt claustrophobic. Only one elevator that if you were going down, you couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Having the restaurant right off the lobby and the shuttle one floor down was very helpful for a tired traveler. The only negative I have is that the reusable bottle of body wash had not been refilled and I barely had enough to shower with. Had there been two in the room one person wouldn’t have been ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Good one
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
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.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
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.
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.
East Allegheny
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
