StayAreasIs Downtown a good place to stay in Pittsburgh?
Yes, especially for a first visit, a game or a show. The rivers, stadiums and theatres are on foot, though it's quiet after office hours.
Stay here if
- First-time visitors
- Sports fans
- Theatre-goers
Look elsewhere if
- You want neighbourhood character
- You want lively streets every night
- You want leafy, quiet streets
Hotels in Downtown
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Staying in Downtown
Downtown is the most convenient place to stay in Pittsburgh for a first visit, a game or a show. Point State Park, the Cultural District and Market Square are within a few blocks, and PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium and the Andy Warhol Museum are a walk across the bridges.
The Golden Triangle is packed with grand old buildings from the city's steel years, alongside glass towers like PPG Place. On game days, fans stream across the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and in winter an ice rink opens at PPG Place. The inclines take you up Mount Washington for the classic view of the rivers and skyline.
The downside is that downtown is quiet after offices close, and the best neighbourhood restaurants are in the Strip District, Lawrenceville and the East End. Parking is also expensive.
What makes downtown worth it is the setting. You can walk across a bridge to a ballgame, ride a 19th-century incline for the view and see a show in the evening, all on foot. Rooms are good value for a city centre.
Getting around
- Market Square8walk
- Duquesne Incline11transit
- PPG Paints Arena14walk
- Andy Warhol Museum15walk
- Strip District16transit
- Acrisure Stadium18transit
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)40
Downtown questions
Is Downtown a good area to stay in Pittsburgh?
Yes, especially for a first visit, a game or a show. The rivers, stadiums and theatres are on foot, though it's quiet after office hours. It suits first-time visitors, sports fans and theatre-goers.
How much does a hotel in Downtown cost?
A typical double is around $140 a night at a budget hotel, $205 mid-range and $255 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Downtown?
About 40 minutes door to door: 28X Airport Flyer bus from the airport to downtown.
How far is Downtown from the main sights?
Door to door from Downtown: Market Square 8 minutes on foot, Duquesne Incline 11 minutes, PPG Paints Arena 14 minutes on foot and Andy Warhol Museum 15 minutes on foot.