Monroe Heights Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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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.
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
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.
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.
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 Monroe Heights
Omni William Penn Hotel
excellent stay everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great location. Would stay there again. Rooms very clean and well maintained facility. $44 per day for parking at hotel. You can park right around the corner in Stanewicz (sp?) for $32 per day. Have fun in the Burgh!!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Everything was perfect. From the place, location, distance to where I needed to go, all of it. Very happy.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room and staff were great, breakfast was good as well. Dinner wasn’t as good. A very walkable location!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Clean room, outstanding staff, great location to a lot of shops, restaurants, and venues.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Jey at check-in was extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Heights
Penn Hills
Breweries and live music are just a few things travellers like about Penn Hills. A stop by Allegheny River is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
East Liberty
Visitors to East Liberty enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kelly Strayhorn Theater is worth a stop.
Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
