

Where to Stay
Official Conference Housing
The Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown is offering a reduced rate ($160 per night) for conference attendees. You must book by 6/3/26 at https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10175250 or 1-800-325-0720 (refer to group number 10175250) in order to receive the discounted rate.
On-campus dorm accommodations
St. Ann Hall, Residence hall: The cost for a single room is $175 (with linens included). This room would be reserved for all nights from the 16th-19th, without a per-night option. This dorm has communal bathrooms. https://www.duq.edu/life-at-duquesne/housing-and-dining/housing/st-ann-hall.php You can reserve a room during the conference registration process.
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Other suggested hotels within walking distance:
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pitdtdt-doubletree-hotel-and-suites-pittsburgh-downtown/
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitdt-pittsburgh-marriott-city-center/overview/
Cambria Pittsburgh Downtown
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Important information about Pittsburgh accommodations
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Duquesne University is located on the border between Downtown and Uptown Pittsburgh, and hotels close to campus generally have a parking fee. It will be very difficult to find cheap or free city parking. Attendees will be able to park on campus for a fee (we are finalizing these details with the University, but it will likely be a lower rate than regular city parking.)
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If you plan to book accommodations other than the ones we have suggested, we highly recommend that you consult a map (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps) in order to determine how you will get to campus for the conference events. Due to Pittsburgh’s unique topography, it can take much longer than it seems like it should to travel short distances, especially if your travel might involve crossing a bridge, going through a tunnel, or up one of Pittsburgh’s famous steep staircases.

How to Get There
Transportation from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
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Transportation times from the airport to Duquesne University will vary greatly depending on traffic, but 30 minutes is a good estimate during periods of regular traffic.
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Rideshares like Lyft and Uber are generally readily available to transport people from the airport to Uptown/Downtown and other Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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Budget option: The 28X PRT bus will take you near campus (and other areas). Please allow plenty of time for this option. There are multiple apps that can help you navigate Pittsburgh public transit (Port Authority Ready2Ride, Transit). We recommend consulting these apps because public transit information provided by Google or Apple Maps can be unreliable.
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Other options (not an exhaustive list): ZTrip, Yellow Cab, rental car (but expect to pay for parking near the conference).
Where to Park
Attendees will be able to park on campus for $20 a night.
On campus parking is available in both the Forbes and Locust Garages for a fee. Rates vary depending on day of the week and length of time. You can find daily parking rates here: Parking rates
View campus map: Map
Local Recommendations
Place | Category | Distance from Conference | Walking/Driving | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arts Landing | Pittsburgh Scenery | 0.6 mile | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | |
Bantha Tea | Restaurants | 4 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Cafe Du Jour | Restaurants | 1 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | $$ |
Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Museums | 3.2 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Carson Street/Southside | Pittsburgh Scenery | 1.5 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | |
Con Alma | Restaurants, Bars | 0.5 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$$ |
Contemporary Craft | Museums | 6.6 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Dish Osteria | Bars | 1.5 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$$ |
Double Decker Buses | Events/Activities | various | $$ | |
Dusquesne Incline | Pittsburgh Scenery | 1.6 mi | Bridge--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Gateway Clipper | Events/Activities, Pittsburgh Scenery | 0.9 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$ |
Heinz History Center | Museums | .7 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | $$ |
Kamin Science Center | Museums | 2.0 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Kennywood | Events/Activities | 7.5 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$$ |
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery | Restaurants | 5.0 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Market Square | Pittsburgh Scenery | 0.5 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | |
Mattress Factory | Museums | 2.2 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Millie's Ice Cream | Museums | 0.4 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$ |
Moonlit Burgers | Restaurants | on campus | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $ |
Grandview Overlook - Mt Washington | Pittsburgh Scenery | 2.0 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Nanxiang Soup Dumplings | Restaurants | 2.0 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Nicky's Thai Kitchen | Restaurants | 0.5 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$ |
Pamela's Diner | Restaurants | 1.3 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Phipps Conservatory | Museums | 3.0 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
Picklesburg | Events/Activities | 0.9 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk, Bridge--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Pins Mechanical | Events/Activities, Bars | 2.8 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
PNC Park | Pittsburgh Scenery, Events/Activities | 1.1 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk, Bridge--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Point State Park | Pittsburgh Scenery | 0.4 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | $ |
Primanti Bros | Restaurants, Bars | 0.5 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $ |
Putt Shack | Events/Activities, Bars | 1.2 mi | 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | $$$ |
Randyland | Pittsburgh Scenery | 2.4 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $ |
Space Bar | Bars, Restaurants | 0.7 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$$ |
Speckled Egg | Restaurants | 0.4 mi | Under 0.6 Mile Walk | $$ |
The Colombian Spot | Restaurants | 1.5 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | $$ |
The Strip | Pittsburgh Scenery | 1.5 mi | Distance--Transportation Recommended | |
Warhol Museum | Museums | 0.9 mi | Bridge--Transportation Recommended, 0.6-1.2 Mile Walk | $$ |