Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums 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
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Top hotels in Shadyside
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Parking sucked super expensive
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
I stayed during Pitt parent weekend. Everything went well except for when I checked in. The receptionist didn’t explain the valet very well and I ended up paying more than she stated. Besides this one situation, I would recommend anyone visiting Pittsburgh to stay here.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Perfectly adequate at a great price. All was good!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Beautiful clean hotel, pool, hot tub, 2 restaurants.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
This was a perfect place for a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Super close (walking distance) for great restaurants, sightseeing and of course the game!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown
Good value for money
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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 Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
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 Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.
East Liberty
Visitors to East Liberty enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kelly Strayhorn Theater is worth a stop.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.
Lawrenceville
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Clemente Museum or Arsenal Park.
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
