Where to stay

Downtown Pittsburgh is the place to stay to enjoy many of the city's cultural attractions including the Senator John Heinz History Museum, Heinz Hall, and other performing arts venues in the Cultural District. Find accommodations along the Allegheny River extending to the Strip District for ballet and great restaurants. Hotels just across the river in the North Shore neighborhood are close to the Andy Warhol Museum, which holds one of the world's largest collections of works by the influential artist. Stay near the University of Pittsburgh to tour the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Cathedral of Learning. Shadyside is a great place to stay to appreciate The Frick art museum, Frick Park, and lots of shopping boutiques.

With three rivers running through the city and mountains standing just to the west, Pittsburgh is a great spot for enjoying outdoor activities and sports. Book a hotel in Oakland to relax in the renowned Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens as well as Schenley Park. Accommodations in Downtown Pittsburgh and across the Allegheny River in North Shore are perfect for watching a game of professional football, baseball, or hockey. Point State Park and the Fort Pitt Museum downtown allow visitors to experience history where three rivers come together. Across the Monongahela River, South Shore is the best place to stay to ride the Duquesne Incline cable car, which offers spectacular views. Ride the nearby Monongahela Incline funicular, visit Emerald View Park, or board a riverboat at Station Square for a special perspective of the city.

Pittsburgh is a great place to bring kids for a fun and educational family vacation. Stay in East Liberty to interact with animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, and attend services at the Cathedral of Hope. Hotels in North Shore are near the National Aviary, Carnegie Science Center, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and MuseumLab. Book accommodations near the University of Pittsburgh near Carnegie Mellon University for the kids to experiences the wonder of dinosaur skeletons and other artifacts at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Old Allegheny is a great place to stay for art that will interest kids, including colorful street art at Randyland and experiential contemporary art at the Mattress Factory. Stay southwest of the city in Washington and kids of all ages will have fun riding an historic streetcar at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.