Swisshelm Park Travel Guide
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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 Swisshelm Park
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Room was run down/old. Shower head was coming out of the wall and couldnt get the water hot. The phone in the room was making a loud buzzing noise so I just disconnected the cord. Rest of venue and area was super.l, staff was friendly. Room was clean. Easy access.to a late.checkout that was ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Not many breakfast options
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff were nice and the rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good location in historic building. Rooms were small, but passable, though very overpriced! At least they were clean - at first! Front desk staff was not very friendly or accommodating. Cleaning staff did a rather poor job. Stayed in downtown Pittsburgh many times, at half a dozen different locations, ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
The cleaning service was non existent. I stood at the hotel for 5 nights and my room was cleaned once. I had to call for service and all that was done was the bed and the trash. We were not given towels (I had to call for them), the toilet paper was not replenished (there were four of us in the room), ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Our stay was great. The hotel staff was great and the rooms were very clean.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swisshelm Park
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.
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.
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.
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.
