Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh





Visit Oakland
Things to do

Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

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 Oakland

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"Right next to the freeway. They provide earplugs on the end tables next to the bed!"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Everything was great."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Where to stay in 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.

Strip District
Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Terminal or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.

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.

Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.























