Downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Visit Downtown Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Point State Park
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.
Benedum Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Benedum Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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
From local inventions to sporting heroes, learn all there is to know about Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's largest history museum.
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? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Pittsburgh
Omni William Penn Hotel
We love the Omni! It's amazing. The staff, the rooms, the overall ambiance of the place. We stay there yearly for the holidays and it's always lovely.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Elevators were small and the wait time was long
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel and love all the extras
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Breakfast was good and fresh, bar staff was a little rude, the room was ok but the bathtub was quite dirty, front desk staff excellent. Great location
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Did eat breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG
The staff was AMAZING, the decor is fun, the room was nice. Our shower was not clean when we arrived, but the housekeeping was really great otherwise. Valet parking was okay, but a bit limited if you needed to leave early, etc compared with the Omni next door. We also had to wait 1.5 hours for the ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
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 catch a ride at North Side Station.
Crawford-Roberts
When in Crawford-Roberts, you can plan a visit to PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
If you're spending some time in Allegheny Center, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary are top sights worth seeing.
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.
