West End 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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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.
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
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in 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
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"It was a very clean hotel."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Great experience any time we’ve stayed there. Very clean and quiet rooms"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"This is our second time staying here because it is convenient to walk to the Convention Center. It’s an older property and our room was an odd very small corner room. The shower curtain did not contain the shower water well so we had to be careful to not flood the floor. There isn’t much for quick ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
"Comfortable beds and quiet. Make sure you take the dedicated shuttle however bc the parking shuttle goes there too but doesn’t drop at the door ."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"We booked for three nights through Hotels.com. Check-in went smooth. Room was pretty decent except the closet shelf had a fair amount of visible rodent droppings. (Photo attached) At 5am of night 2, we both were too ill to continue our trip (NOTE - I am not attributing this to the rodent droppings, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Love this hotel!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Mount Washington
Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.
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.
Allegheny Center
While visiting Allegheny Center, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and National Aviary.
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.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
East Allegheny
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Allegheny and surrounding area, you can visit PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
