Getting away for a few days of blissful relaxation doesn't necessarily mean having to travel far from home. The charming bed and breakfasts in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area provide the ideal backdrop for a much-needed getaway. Here are five of the best bed and breakfasts in Pittsburgh. They are the perfect places for a relaxing or romantic getaway.

1. The Inn on Negley

Embrace the traditional charm of the Inn on Negley in Shadyside. The Inn on Negley is a beautifully restored period home located in the heart of Pittsburgh's charming and historic Shadyside area. This luxurious bed and breakfast in Pittsburgh features eight rooms, and each guest is lavished with a full menu of amenities, including a freshly prepared homemade breakfast each morning, comfortable robes and slippers, a BOSE radio, and cable television. And, this charming B&B is just steps from the quaint shopping and dining of Walnut Street -- what a dream!

2. The Inn on Mexican War Streets

Old-fashioned warmth and hospitality await at The Inn on Mexican War Streets, the former Boggs Mansion and now a bed and breakfast draped in charm. Each of the mansion's eight rooms features a host of amenities, including DirecTV, a movie library, and access to all common areas. Be sure to be at the bed and breakfast in the afternoon or evening to indulge in fresh chocolate chip cookies.

3. Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast

Snuggled on 35 sprawling acres in Gibsonia, Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast is a quick half an hour from downtown Pittsburgh but you just might feel as though you've entered a whole new world. Sun and Cricket Bed and Breakfast features two suites – the Log Cabin and the Carriage House, each of which is reminiscent of when life was simpler in Pittsburgh. Both suites feature such modern amenities as an ensuite bathroom, a private entrance, a refrigerator and a coffeemaker in the room, HDTV, and private porches for watching the sun rise or set each day. It's one of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in Pittsburgh, PA as well.

4. The Mellor House Bed & Breakfast

Step back in time at The Mellor House Bed & Breakfast, an 1891 Victorian home in Edgewood that features four charming guests rooms. Guests can enjoy a lovely summer breeze while relaxing by the fish pond or chatting on the back porch. The Mellor House offers such amenities as keyless entry, wireless internet, free parking, and breakfast each morning. It's one of the most charming bed and breakfasts in Pittsburgh.

5. The Parador Inn

Travel to the Caribbean without leaving Pittsburgh at The Parador Inn. Fight the urge to stay in your elegantly decorated room, one of nine guest rooms, with a visit to the on-site garden where you can slip into the gecko swing for a relaxing nap. Each guest room features a gas log fireplace, ensuite bath, central air conditioning, a coffeemaker, and cable TV. At this amazing best bed and breakfast in Pittsburg, you'll enjoy elegant guest rooms, beautiful gardens, exquisite historic spaces, and tropical surprises -- both inside and out!

So -- who's up for a fun little getaway? Don't these bed and breakfast accommodations look so cozy? What are your picks for the best bed and breakfasts in Pittsburgh? Do you know of another bed and breakfast you would like to share? Mention them with us in the comments below!

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