Downtown Pittsburgh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh

Popular places to visit

PPG Paints Arena

PPG Paints Arena

PPG Paints Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

PPG Paints Arena
Point State Park

Point State Park

4/5(1 review)

Pittsburgh’s famous city-centre park is situated at the meeting point of three rivers and is also at the heart of the town’s history and development.

Point State Park
Market Square

Market Square

4/5(2 reviews)

Giant games, fun activities, restaurants and shops fill this lively pedestrian piazza at the core of the city.

Market Square
Benedum Center

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.

Benedum Center
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre featuring interior views

Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre

From local inventions to sporting heroes, learn all there is to know about Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's largest history museum.

Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre
U.S. Steel Tower

U.S. Steel Tower

U.S. Steel Tower is just one of the places to see in Pittsburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

U.S. Steel Tower

Activities

Learning about history + architecture + art

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk

Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk

AU$351
per adult
Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

AU$42
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh

Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh

AU$334
per adult
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Pittsburgh Hotel Deals

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$230
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,899 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
3 out of 5
745 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$207 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$207
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,882 reviews)
"Very clean property. Easy to get in and out of the city. Awesome perks like the free breakfast and popcorn. Only complaint was elevators were very slow even though there were 3 of them."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$221 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$221
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)
"I have seen some negative reviews regarding this hotel, and I am shocked. Our stay could not have been more enjoyable. Clean, well decorated entry, easy parking, wonderful room. And despite the heatwave in Pittsburgh, the AC was magnificently cold! Great little boutique hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Omni William Penn Hotel
Omni William Penn Hotel
4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$249 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$249
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,508 reviews)
This may be the best shower in Pittsburgh!
"The Omni William Penn Hotel may have the best shower of any hotel I've stayed in! I didn't have the opportunity to eat in any of the restaurants, but the dine-in menus look fantastic. My room layout was a little awkward. There was little room to navigate between the bed and TV to get to the closet, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG
4.5 out of 5
620 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$276 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$276
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
"Beautiful and unique property."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
3.5 out of 5
112 Washington Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$235 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$235
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pittsburgh

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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.

Cultural District
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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.

North Shore
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South Shore

Visitors often come to South Shore for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Highmark Stadium and Station Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Station Square Station.

South Shore
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Bluff

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at A.J. Palumbo Center or Rooney Field.

Bluff
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Crawford-Roberts

If you're spending some time in Crawford-Roberts, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and Freedom Corner Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

Crawford-Roberts
Children\'s Museum of Pittsburgh showing signage and interior views

Allegheny Center

While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.

Allegheny Center

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