A wide spectrum of lodging options is available in southwestern Pennsylvania, from opulently decorated historic and high-rise hotels to mid-range motels and even an international hostel. In and around Pittsburgh, both travelers who look for luxury and those who seek savings can easily find accommodations within their price ranges. In the Ohiopyle area, travelers will enjoy simple and quaint inns, lodges and Bed & Breakfast accommodations. And if you are up for camping or a rustic cabin, Ohiopyle State Park and its neighboring towns will certainly have a campground to suit your needs.
Hotels around Pittsburgh
Elegant and high-rise convention center hotels, are generally located in downtown Pittsburgh and along the South Side Waterfront. The lavish Omni William Penn Hotel, on William Penn Place in downtown, also known as Pittsburgh's Grand Dame, is a beautifully restored historic landmark and offers modern, luxurious rooms.
Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs), Historic Inns, and Lodges in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Bed and Breakfasts, historic inns, and lodges are available in just about every small town of southwestern Pennsylvania, and range from quaint and cozy country cottages to lavish, Victorian estates. For a stay in an opulent Queen Anne-style mansion, try the Newmyer House Bed & Breakfast in Connellsville. Newmyer is located near Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentucky Knob houses as well as the Youghiogheny River and Ohiopyle State Park. Other charming and affordable accommodations near these popular attractions can be found in Uniontown, Farmington, and Donegal.
Motels around PittsburghAmong the more affordable lodging options in the region are the chain motels. These establishments can typically be found along the major highways outside of Pittsburgh. Offering clean, comfortable, and modern facilities at prices more affordable than hotels, lodging at a motel is often worth the short drives you'll have to take to get into town.
Hostelling in Pittsburgh
For budget travelers, the Pittsburgh International Hostel on the corner of Arlington and Warrington Avenues in Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood is a good option. The hostel, the only of its kind in southwestern Pennsylvania, has 50 beds in dormitory-style rooms (men and women stay separate) and several rooms for families.
Camping in Southwestern Pennsylvania
In southwestern Pennsylvania camping is a great, affordable way to experience the region's natural beauty. Ohiopyle State Park alone has over 200 campsites, most of which are rustic, but the park's Kentuck Campground has electric hookups and hot showers. Campgrounds in neighboring areas range from rugged wilderness sites (with and without water and electricity), to luxurious modern campgrounds with swimming pools, heated showers, and laundry facilities. Many of the campgrounds have rustic and modern cabins that can be a particular blessing during days of blustery, stormy weather.
Hotels in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania
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