Penn Hills Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Kennywood
Open for the past 115 years, with an eclectic mix of modern rides and more traditional thrills, this amusement park clearly knows how to entertain the masses.
Top hotels in Penn Hills
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Fabulous location and room was spacious
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Lotta great things planned for the marathon weekend!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Love this hotel. Get the suite and River view!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly but the hotel/room itself could use some work. Bathroom could’ve been cleaner & while we booked a smaller room, if the layout of the furniture were different, there would’ve been a lot more space - felt claustrophobic. Only one elevator that if you were going down, you couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Hotel with spotless clean and the meals were great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Hills
Squirrel Hill South
If you're spending some time in Squirrel Hill South, Frick Park and Manor Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Pittsburgh Glass Center or Clemente Museum.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
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.
