Central Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Stay near popular Central Oakland attractions
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"I was on a high floor and the smell of damp, mustiness just permeated everything. Went to check out the gym on the 4th floor and the mildew and chlorine smell in the hallway was overwhelming. Bathroom also had tons of mildew on the walls. Staff were great - friendly and helpful. Well located but ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"What I didn’t like is that we overbooked for the night and I wasn’t given a refund. It was a mistake on my daughters part and we didn’t realize it until after we checked in."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Where to stay in Central Oakland
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
North Shore
Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.
North Side
While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.
Mount Washington
Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.
