Western Pennsylvania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Pittsburgh which includes street scenes and a city
Point State Park showing autumn leaves, a bridge and a river or creek
Schenley Park showing a garden and a bridge
Point State Park featuring a fountain
Pittsburgh which includes fall colors, a bridge and street scenes

Where to stay in Western Pennsylvania

Downtown Pittsburgh which includes a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Downtown Pittsburgh
North Shore showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city

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 take a ride at North Side Station.

North Shore
View of the Strip District, from Frank Curto Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Strip District

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Strip District
South Shore showing a city, landscape views and a river or creek

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.

Mount Washington
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, USA 4-30-2018 Mellon Park. Designed in 1929 and later donated to the city by Richard Mellon as part of his estate in the Shadyside neighborhood of the the City

Shadyside

Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.

Shadyside
Oakland showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and signage

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.

Oakland
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$242 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$242
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,438 reviews)
Rooms were SMALL.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Wyndham Grand 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 NZ$245 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$245
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,480 reviews)
The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The rooms and all of the public areas were very clean and well maintained. I will say the room layout was a bit awkward. Having the hangers for clothes right above the refrigerator allowed for the clothes to constantly get in the way of closing the ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$310 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
NZ$310
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,964 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

4 out of 5
1100 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh PA
Stay at this apartment in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PPG Paints Arena and PNC ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (72 reviews)
Best place I have stayed in Pittsburgh

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
Slopeside Hotel, A Vail Resorts Property

Slopeside Hotel, A Vail Resorts Property

4.5 out of 5
777 Water Wheel Dr Champion PA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Seven Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and helpful at check-in. Everything was very clean an neat. I love the lodge atmosphere. Walking through the halls does feel a little retro but not old and dated. The room was nice. We had a doulbe queen. I like the seperation so the kids had one half and parents had the ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Slopeside Hotel, A Vail Resorts Property
Stay Pittsburgh

Stay Pittsburgh

2 out of 5
100 Smithfield St Pittsburgh PA
Stay at this aparthotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park are ...
7.8/10 Good! (250 reviews)
The Stay Pittsburgh property should state more clearly on the website about their two locations: the main door pictured here that has elevator access and the side door around the corner (not pictured) from the vape shop that does not have an elevator. We three ended up on the no-elevator side of ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Stay Pittsburgh
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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