Travel and acommodations near the
Pittsburgh 2027 conference site
You have several options for accommodations during the 2027 WHA annual conference in Pittsburgh. We have blocks of rooms at preferred rates at two hotels within a few blocks of the conference venue. These blocked rooms are not unlimited number so if you would like a preferred rate, you should reserve rooms early. Please note that there are dates by which the preferred rates expire.
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There are also two additional nearby hotels available to you as well as dormitory housing within University of Pittsburgh dormitories. .Please see the details below.​
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Hotels with World History Association room blocks in the vicinity of University of Pittsburgh
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 15213
phone: +1.412.683.2040
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The hotel has a fitness center and an on-site restaurant. It offers valet parking for $20 per day based on availability..
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Our group rate is $149 USD per night
Last day to book at this rate: Sat., Jun 5, 2027​​​​
Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place
3341 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15213
phone: +1.412.621.5600
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The hotel has a fitness center, indoor pool, and business center. It offers on-site parking for $22 per day.
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Our group rate is 159.00 USD per night
Last day to book at this rate: Wed., May 26, 2027
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Other hotels in the vicinity of University of Pittsburgh
Two other hotels are also close to the conference venue. Know that the World History Association does not have a block of rooms held at either hotel but you certainly have the option of staying at either location.
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Courtyard by Marriott University Center (prices start at $179/night)
100 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
+1.412.682.6200
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The Oaklander Hotel (prices average $400/night)
5130 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
+1.412.578.8500
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Also, hotels located in downtown Pittsburgh are a short bus or taxi ride from the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Dormitory accommodations at the University of Pittsburgh
We are pleased that there will be dormitory accommodations available at the University of Pittsburgh.
Rooms with private bathrooms are available at University Hall and rooms with semi private bathrooms are at University Hall, Irvis Hall, Panther Hall, and Sutherland Hall. As of late September 2026, we are unable to specify which building rooms will be available in; we won't know precise details until early 2027.
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As for pricing, at this moment, we can quote only 2026 prices and it's our understanding that prices will be increased between 5 to 10% for 2027. Currently a standard single is $70/night, a standard double is $92/night, and a standard triple is $135/night. Keep in mind those prices will change for 2027.
When we receive the final details for 2027, we will update this page.
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