The Hyatt North Shore has rooms available at $169/night, if you're looking for a place to stay, or somewhere cheaper than what you had (my case).
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/pennsylvania/hyatt-place-pittsburgh-north-shore/pitzn
Subway stop is next door and is free to downtown & PPG Paints Arena.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/pennsylvania/hyatt-place-pittsburgh-north-shore/pitzn
Subway stop is next door and is free to downtown & PPG Paints Arena.