Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located in the southwestern portion of the state, and this 300,000-person city is the largest in Appalachia. Three rivers meet in the center of Pittsburgh: The Allegheny and The Monongahela (The Mon), which join to form The Ohio River. As a result, it is referred to as the “City of Bridges,” with 446 in total…more than Venice, Italy! Known largely for its key role in the steel industry during the 19th and 20th centuries, modern Pittsburgh is also home to advances in technology and medicine. Carnegie Mellon and other universities provide educational opportunities, while attractions like the Andy Warhol Museum, the NFL’s Steelers, and the NHL’s Penguins offer great cultural experiences.
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To learn the basics for Allegheny General Hospital HCM Center patients and visitors, click here . For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Travel Assistance
General tips
Use points from credit cards or other loyalty programs to cover some or all of your travel costs.
Sign up for loyalty programs with credit cards, airlines, and hotels in order to earn points for your travel. This is particularly useful if you know you will be visiting your COE multiple times and can continue to accrue those points.
Considering joining AAA. Members receive excellent discounts, especially at hotels.
Lori Fund
The HCMA Lori Fund will provide micro travel grants to HCM patients traveling to an HCMA-recognized Center of Excellence for care or HCM patients traveling to a facility for heart transplant care. Awards up to $600.00 are available per calendar year.
Getting Here
Air Travel
International Airports within 100 miles
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Domestic Airports within 100 miles
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Latrobe, PA is 60 miles from Pittsburgh. Serviced by Spirit Airlines.
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG) in Youngstown, OH is 70 miles from Pittsburgh. Charter flight services.
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) in Morgantown, WV is 85 miles from Pittsburgh. Serviced by Southern Airways Express.
Angel Flight East (215-358-1900) provides free air transportation to qualified patients and their families by arranging flights to distant medical facilities. Mention that you are affiliated with HCMA.
MiracleFlights (800-359-1711) provides free flights to those in need of life-changing medical care not available in their local communities.
Car
East-West highway routes: Interstate 376
North-South highway routes: Interstate 79, Interstate 76
Approximate driving times to Pittsburgh are:
2 hours 15 minutes from Cleveland, OH
2 hours 45 minutes from Columbus, OH
5 hours from Philadelphia, PA
Rental car
At Pittsburgh International Airport
At Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
At Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
At Morgantown Municipal Airport: Located just a quarter mile away, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the closest car rental agency to the airport. The phone number for Enterprise Rent-A-Car is 304-293-2333.
Train
Amtrak service stops at Union Station in Pittsburgh.
Bus
Pittsburgh Intermodal Station is serviced by:
Greyhound Bus
Flixbus
Ground Services
Pittsburgh Regional Transit offers public transit service to and from Pittsburgh International Airport via the 28X Airport Flyer. The 28X route serves Pittsburgh International Airport, Robinson Towne Center, Downtown Pittsburgh, and Oakland seven days a week.
Getting Around
The AHN Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program is located at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh, PA. Start here for an overview of getting to AGH. Below are more specifics:
Rental car
In the Allegheny General Hospital area
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, at 11th Street
Budget Car Rental, at Stanwix Street
Avis at the Venue Apartments
At Pittsburgh International Airport
At Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
At Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
At Morgantown Municipal Airport: Located just a quarter mile away, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the closest car rental agency to the airport. The phone number for Enterprise Rent-A-Car is 304-293-2333.
Car service, taxi, or rideshare
Taxi
Uber or Lyft
Download these rideshare apps to your phone to see local rates and services
ZipCar is widely available in Pittsburgh
Public Transportation
PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) is the PIttsburgh area’s public transportation system. (412-442-2000)
Bus routes 1, 4, 6, 11, 16, 17 pass near AGH.
Bicycle share/bike lanes or paths
Bike route maps of Pittsburgh
POGOH Bikeshare
Biking in Pittsburgh
Places to Eat
Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, Cafe Allegheny, AGH cafeteria, is on the second floor of the Snyder Pavilion
Restaurants (scroll all the way to the bottom) near Allegheny General Hospital
Station Square
Grocery Stores
Giant Eagle Supermarket 318-320 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-321-3551
Delivery Services
Download these food delivery apps to your phone to see local rates and services:
Grub Hub
Doordash
Postmates
Uber Eats
EatStreetor bold, and add links.
Amenities
Pharmacy
Rite Aid 802 Pennsylvania Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412-231-0868)
Post Office at Sweet Time General Store
Shopping areas:
The Terminal
Ross Park Mall
The Mall at Robinson
Accessibility
Special Needs Hearing, visual, or language assistance: call 412-359-4940
Hearing-Impaired Services
Handicap Accessible entrances are marked on this map
ACCESS Paratransit is part of PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit), the public transportation system.
Tourist/Recreational Destinations
Visitor Information
Visit Pittsburgh
Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Outdoor Activities/Scenic hiking/trails
Emerald View Park
Pittsburgh Regional Parks
Parks and Playgrounds
Allegheny Commons Park
Historic Sites
Fort Pitt Museum
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
Museums and galleries
Children’s Museum
Andy Warhol Museum
Carnegie Science Center
Heinz History Center
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Performing arts
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
Seasonal
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
Attractions
National Aviary
Pittsburgh Zoo
Duquesne Incline
Monongahela Incline
Where to Stay
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Pittsburgh, PA. The Center of Excellence is located in the Allegheny area of the “North Shore” of Pittsburgh, so hotels in that neighborhood will provide the easiest access to your appointments and procedures. The “Strip District,” just across the Allegheny River, is also convenient. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
Specialized Accommodations:
Family House is a non-profit organization that provides an affordable “home away from home” for patients and families receiving medical care at Pittsburgh area hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation centers. Call 412-647-7777 for more information or to make your reservation.
A few items of note:
The AHN Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program is located at Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, South Tower, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: 412-359-4869.
The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
Allegheny Health Network Home Medical Equipment (1-800-381-8080)
Serving the Greater Pittsburgh area, and covered by many insurance companies, AHN provides everything from hospital beds and wheelchairs to respiratory therapy and orthotics
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Pittsburgh (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $124.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
For a complete list of hotels with nightly, weekly, and monthly rates that partner with Allegheny Hospital, click here. We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Cambria Suites Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center (412-381-6687)
3-star hotel; COE discount is 15% off the base rate and varies by night (note: hotel is next to an arena, and events there impact room rates); there are full-size pull-out sofas in every room; rooms with 2 Queen beds connect (requests can be made, and they are likely but not guaranteed); connecting rooms are not handicap accessible.
COE Discount Available
Connecting Rooms Available
Handicap Accessible
TripAdvisor Top 10
Hampton Inn and Suites Pittsburgh (412-288-4350)
3-star hotel; COE discount rooms are based on availability, at a rate of $149 for standard rooms or $169 for suites before taxes; full-size sofa beds are available in all King rooms; Connecting rooms go fairly quickly (King rooms connect to 2-Queen rooms), but you can guarantee them, for a fee, on Hilton.com or by calling the hotel.
COE Discount Available
Connecting Rooms Available
Handicap Accessible
TripAdvisor Top 10
Google Top 10
Homewood Suites Pittsburgh Downtown (412-232-0200)
3-star hotel; There are full-size pull-out sofas and kitchenettes in every room; there are only a couple of connecting rooms (all King to King), so make your request early in order to guarantee yours.
Connecting Rooms Available
Handicap Accessible
TripAdvisor Top 10
Google Top 10
The Priory (866-377-4679 or 412-231-3338)
3-star hotel; Ask for the “AGH rate,” which is $109 for a Queen room or $149 for a King; European boutique hotel 8 blocks from the hospital; Bike-friendly; “TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Hotel”; Only 3 connecting rooms are available, so ask as far in advance as possible; Kitchenettes are available only in the corporate suites, and the AGH rate does not apply to those rooms; There is a hotel courtesy shuttle, running Fridays and Saturdays 4pm-midnight.
COE Discount Available
Connecting Rooms Available
Kitchenette
Handicap Accessible
Courtesy Shuttle Available
TripAdvisor Top 10
Google Top 10
Residence Inn Pittsburgh North Shore (412-321-2099)
3-star hotel; COE discount varies, based on date and availability; There are pull-out sofa beds in every room; Although there are no connecting rooms, you can make requests for nearby rooms; A hotel courtesy shuttle runs within a 1-mile radius of the hotel (including Allegheny General Hospital), approximately every half hour, and can be arranged with the front desk.
COE Discount Available
Kitchenette
Handicap Accessible
Courtesy Shuttle
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore (412-321-3000)
3-star hotel; COE discount rate is $139 for a King room; pull-out sofas are in every room; connecting rooms available but cannot be guaranteed.
COE Discount Available
Connecting Rooms Available
Handicap Accessible
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore (412-323-9005)
3-star hotel; COE discount rate is $134 before tax for either a King or Double Queen, based on availability; There are sofa beds in every room; Connecting rooms (King to Double Queen) are available and can be guaranteed by calling as soon as possible. The hotel courtesy shuttle, (which can take you to Allegheny General Hospital), runs Monday-Saturday, 7am-10pm, every half hour.
COE Discount Rate Available
Connecting Rooms Available
Handicap Accessible
Courtesy Shuttle
Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals are available in the Pittsburgh area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/ single-unit properties near Allegheny General Hospital, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
Modern City Home Near PPG Paints
Average review (1-5): 4.73
Apartment/Condo
Self check-in
On site laundry
Kitchen
On site parking
Cozy Row House ★ Quiet ★ Designer Heaven ★ Central
Average review (1-5): 4.8
Apartment/Condo
Self check-in
Kitchen
On site parking
No accessibility features
City View King Bed at Pittsburgh Downtown at the Wyndham Grand
Average review (1-5): 4.73
On site laundry
On site parking
Ask about accessibility features
NEW DTWN Three Rivers Luxury Sunset Loft
Average review (1-5): 5
Apartment/Condo
On site laundry
Kitchen
On site parking
Frontdesk | Bright 1 BR Close to Downtown
Average review (1-5): 5
Apartment/Condo
Self check-in
On site laundry
Kitchen
Frontdesk | Modern 2 BR near Historic District
Average review (1-5): 4.7
Apartment/Condo
On site laundry
Kitchen
On site parking
