Gold Medal Gem: Award-Winning Beechview Airbnb Shines with Local Flavor, City Access, and True Pittsburgh Charm

Foreword: Beechview Neighborhood Beechview is a dynamic Pittsburgh neighborhood located just southwest of Mount Washington, celebrated for its community character and urban accessibility. Known for its historic brick streets and distinctive hills, Beechview is famously home to Canton Avenue—the steepest public street in the United States, with a jaw-dropping 37% grade. The area’s landscape and street grid give it a uniquely Pittsburgh feel, and many classic homes still line its thoroughfares.

A central feature is the “T” light rail line, which runs directly through Beechview. This makes getting downtown a breeze, with commutes as quick as 5 minutes and fares under $3—an ideal setup for city workers and students alike.

Beechview boasts one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant Latin American communities. The neighborhood is peppered with Latino-owned businesses, most notably the lively Los Palmas grocery and its popular street food stands. Broadway Avenue, Beechview’s commercial heart, is lined with acclaimed restaurants, paleterías, and markets, reflecting the area’s growing but authentic Latin flavor—and many storefronts are undergoing renovations driven by locals, not outsider-driven gentrification.

The Carnegie Library branch in Beechview was recently transformed, offering bright, accessible spaces, a robust Spanish-language collection, and pop-up events for children and teens.

Renowned as family-friendly and safe,

Beechview maintains low crime levels, a strong working-class presence, and offers some of the city’s most affordable housing—rental and purchase prices here tend to remain below Pittsburgh’s average, making it attractive for new arrivals and long-term residents. This is an “up and coming” neighborhood that’s welcoming, affordable, and full of energy, providing a wonderful blend of cultures, community spirit, and city convenience. Gold Medal Winner: Best AirBnB 1703 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, USA

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DETAILED FEATURES:

Living Room:

A striking combination of new furnishings and vintage/antique/upcycled/locally sourced finds, you will enjoy lounging in this disco bohemian dream space, whether planning your visit to the city in the mornings or resting your feet on the brand new rust velvet sectional sofa (groovy!) at night. Enjoy the soundtrack of birds chirping and church bells ringing while being bathed in natural light throughout the day. Awesome view of sunsets, and the disco balls glitter all around the room. The Fire TV will easily stream your favorite shows. Wifi is FAST and reliable.

Dining Room:

Enjoy home-cooked or takeout meals at a large sturdy tabletop with comfy seating for 4. Also makes a great surface for board games! There is a funky bar cart with everything you need for cocktails, and a WFH setup against the window.

Kitchen:

This kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need! There is plenty of fridge space for to keep beverages cold, store leftover takeout, or keep the produce you picked up in the Strip District super fresh. Brand new stainless steel appliances make for a seamless experience, and you'll find more than enough pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and cooking utensils for your stay

Main Bedroom:

The perfect place to rest your head! King-size Nectar mattress. Soft sheets, supportive pillows, blankets for cool nights. Make sure to plan a good night's sleep into your trip itinerary so that you can make the most of your days bopping around the Burgh.

2nd Bedroom:

Cozy room with queen-size bed. Can accommodate another 1-2 guests.

Bathroom:

Impeccably clean with a spa-like aesthetic. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, straightener, curling iron, and hair dryer are all provided. Make yourself at home!

Guest access

Parking:

You are guaranteed a parking spot on Broadway, and the parallel parking spaces are HUGE. Please message host with your license plate number and state so we can register you for a free guest pass.

Public Transportation:

The easiest access to Pittsburgh's rail line, the T. In just 10 minutes, you can ride in to popular destinations like Station Square, Downtown, or the North Shore where PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium are located (a.k.a. no one has to designated drive, save money on hefty event parking fees, and no surge pricing on Uber/Lyft!) Riding the T is $2.75 each way, and please note they do not make change on the T. I suggest stopping into the IGA market to get some $1 bills before boarding.

Walking:

The BEST tacos in Pittsburgh are at Las Palmas, which is a 2 minute walk from the apartment. Other fantastic food options include Slice Pizza and Chicken Latino (authentic Peruvian rotisserie chicken meals). All 3 options are local small businesses, and less than 5 minutes walking distance away. If the weather is nice, main street Dormont is a 20 minute walk away. There are 2 coffee shops, a Thai place, a Greek place, an Italian place, an American bar and grill, another pizza place, a pool hall, a crystal shop, a home decor gift shop, and most importantly Dor-Stop, a Pittsburgh classic that was featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.