Central Northside Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Northside
Popular places to visit
Randyland
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Randyland during your travels in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
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 Central Northside
Boggs Mansion
The mansion is exquisitely old with 12 ft ceilings, ornate moldings and architectural details that inspire the charm of 150 years ago. Our room was very comfortable with a wonderful bed that provided an excellent sleep. Clean bathrooms, clean room. lovely parlor with a view of the expansive park ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous. I enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and I love the location. I would book again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Beautiful historic property with impeccable service. Several good options for sipping and relaxing onsite. The coffee at the coffee shop is good but breakfast was just okay for the price. Would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very cool place, in a great spot
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
The hotel is very spacious and clean. It has a gym attached to it which is very nice. The rooms are spacious and the views from the room and nice. They have nice open spaces on specific floors to watch sports games with pool tables, foosball tables, huge scrabble games on the wall. It’s huge lounge ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
The hotel maids where very loud starting making noise and knocking on the doors about 845 or so makes it hard after a long night on the casino floor
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Northside
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
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 PPG Paints Arena.
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.
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.
Strip District
Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.