Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your stay in Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Point State Park
Sunbathe in the shallows beneath the giant fountain, walk the riverside trails and explore the rich history of Pittsburgh in one of the city’s favorite parks.
Market Square
Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre
Explore 250 years of Pittsburgh’s past at the largest history museum in Pennsylvania.
Things to do
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Top hotels in Downtown Pittsburgh
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Friendly staff, rooms are clean
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Beautiful room and hotel. Elegant surroundings. Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Etage Executive Living
The staff was courteous and the space was really cool and clean, however you can hear every conversation that the room beside you is having I suppose because of the high ceilings. Our neighbors ended up having a party (teenage birthday party), but the staff was very helpful in shutting it down.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Located in the heart of downtown. Very lovely and chic inside. Staff were Amazing! Food not so good in the restaurant but nice atmosphere. Clean upgraded amenities ( love the soap and lotion, Lime coriander) I will stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
EVEN Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown by IHG
Clean room, amenities (I used the conference room for my meetings with no interruption), respectful staff. The only problem was the room didn’t have a proper view.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pittsburgh
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.
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.
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.
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.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
South Side Flats
South Side Flats 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 Ohio River Valley or Rex Theater.
