PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates Stadium Guide
cropped-stadium-insider-transparent-logo

Where to stay for a PNC Park visit

You’ve decided to make the trip to Pittsburgh for baseball, so now you have to decide – where will you stay? Pittsburgh is compact and has plenty of good lodging options. There are a handful of hotels that surround PNC Park, but even more just a short walk or light rail ride away across the bridge in the downtown district. In this chapter, we will lay out the various hotel zones as well as why you should or shouldn’t stay there.

Amongst your choices for areas to rest your head are the North Shore (where PNC Park is), downtown Pittsburgh (where most of the hotels are), and Station Square (where you can catch a ferry to the game). So let’s take a look at each so you can figure out what works best for your trip.

Pittsburgh Pnc Park Lodging Zones

North Shore Hotel Options

LinkHotelDistance to PNCLight RailBreakfast includedParkingPoolNotes
Check RatesHyatt Place North ShoreAcross from ballparkn/aYes$26/dayYes, IndoorPet friendly
Check RatesResidence Inn by MarriottAcross from ballparkn/aYes$27/dayYes, IndoorPet friendly
Check RatesSpringHill Suites by MarriottAcross from ballparkn/aYes$27/dayYes, Indoor
Check RatesHoliday Inn Express SuitesAcross from ballparkn/aYes$28/dayYes, Indoor3pm check-in is the earliest offered by any of these hotels
Check RatesLanding Hotel20 min walkAllegheny station (but closer to walk)YesFree self, free valetNoConnected to Rivers Casino

Downtown Hotel Options

LinkHotelDistrictDistance to PNCLight RailBreakfast includedParkingPoolNotes
Check RatesRenaissanceCultural District7 min walkN/A (closer to walk to ballpark than light rail station)NoNo$45 ValetPet friendly, closest downtown hotel to PNC Park
Check RatesWyndham GrandPoint Park13 min walk2 min walk (Gateway)NoYes, Indoor$43 ValetPet friendly
Check RatesFairmont PittsburghMarket Square10 min walk2 min walk (Gateway)NoNo$44/day selfBoard games upon request
Check RatesHilton Garden InnMarket Square13 min walk5 min walk (Gateway or Wood St)NoNo$35/day self parkPet friendly
Check RatesEmbassy Suites by HiltonBusiness District15 min walk3 min walk (Wood St)NoYes, Indoor$42 ValetPet friendly
Check RatesHomewood Suites by HiltonStrip District23 min walk16 min walk (Wood St Station)YesYes, Indoor$19/day selfPet friendly

Bottom Line

The North Shore is the obvious best choice for visiting PNC Park.  It’s the most convenient location, has the most things going on, and will let you focus on your ballpark and gameday experience. If you can’t find a good rate there, then head across the river to downtown, where there are a ton of choices and transit is still pretty easy. Station Square ranks third – it’s got the least going on, but it’s a viable alternative, and the ferry ride is a fun thing to do.

PNC Park Chapters