Shadyside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
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.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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.
Activities
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Our pick of the best Shadyside Hotel Deals
Mansions on Fifth Hotel
Fantastic property in a great location...if you like historical buildings and old school hotels then this one will not disappoint...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Nice
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Check-in was the quickest I have ever experienced at a hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Everything was great except we never got our wake up call
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and housekeeping was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room, comfy bed and bedding.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shadyside
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Walnut Street.
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.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Arsenal Park or Gallery G Glass.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Strip District
Strip District 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 Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.
