If you're a first time visitor to Pittsburgh, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about neighborhoods and places to stay in Pittsburgh.
The top mentioned neighborhoods and areas that people talk about in and around Pittsburgh are:
Here's what Trippy members had to say:
"Downtown has a great food season - stay near the Cultural District." See More
"Strip District and South Side are good for nightlife." See More
"Parts of the North Side, East Liberty or the Strip District" See More
"Downtown Pittsburgh itself is really growing in terms of a lot of great apartment buildings in downtown and in the Strip District The Strip is a place where you'll find a lot of food markets and restaurants and shops and downtown Pittsburgh is just a few steps away!" See More
"I would recommend walking to the Strip District where you will see the open market and some amazing food from pretty much every region of the world." See More
"Lawrenceville and Shadyside are solid trendy options." See More
"Lawrenceville Shadyside South Side Squirrel Hill Parts of the North Side, East Liberty or the Strip District" See More
"If you are looking for trendy places to live and you are a recent college grad and are beyond living in the bar scene I would say to check out Mt Washington/ Duquesne nights, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Morningside, and Regent Square." See More
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in Pittsburgh, here's a list to get you started.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"There is a wonderful Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel downtown and many other hotels in other neighborhoods." See More
"l stay at the downtown DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown." See More
"The Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, and the Omni William Penn Hotel are all in the heart of downtown and I would recommend all of them." See More
"Try the Sheraton Station Square Hotel." See More
"Try the Hampton Inn & Suites on Smallman Street in the Strip District, they have a large public parking lot adjacent to them that surely can accommodate you both." See More
Want to research more popular hotels in Pittsburgh? Click the blue button below.
If you're open to researching even more areas, some suggestions that might be less common but interesting to explore are:
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here are some of the questions that we used to find this information.
Ida Sampson from Durham (New Hampshire) asked:
First timer to Pittsburgh, what should I explore? (7 answers)
Valerie Sacksworth from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Pittsburgh for a first time visitor? (5 answers)
Emily Vandenberg from Ann Arbor asked:
Trendy neighborhoods in Pittsburgh? (4 answers)
Maybe you're looking for a happening area with lots to see and do, or you want to be walking distance from tourist attractions. Check out some of these places and see there's a hotel nearby.
Want to research more popular attractions in Pittsburgh? Click the blue button below.
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Pittsburgh locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Pittsburgh.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
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