Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From rare jaguars to geological marvels and ancient fossils, you’ll find it all at this Pittsburgh institution, one of the country’s largest natural history museums.
Carnegie Museum of Art
If you like your art with a modern twist, you’re in for a treat at this exceptional museum, which also features impressive furniture and architecture galleries.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Hosting about 1,000 events per year, this non-sectarian chapel welcomes all and frequently hosts weddings, lectures and concerts as well as religious services.
Cathedral of Learning
Take an audio tour and admire the majestic Commons Room and Nationality Rooms in one of the world’s tallest Gothic buildings.
Things to do
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Top hotels in Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Very friendly staff. (Housekeeper, front desk woman, and bartender.) Accommodations were clean and updated. Very quiet so I slept well.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Very clean, convenient, upscale, and great restaurant. Enjoyed free drink coupons on arrival!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place
From reservation to stay everything went really well. Ideal location to highway, restaurants, etc. Room had everything we needed. Loved the kitchenette.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
very clean and wonderful service.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The stay was excellent because of the staff. We were there during a giant snowstorm. The city was basically shut down. Big credit to Cody at the front desk (who I think was stuck there with us) and the others who took care of us when nothing was normal. While standing in the lobby and looking at ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff was great. Check in was easy. Room was beautiful
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
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.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
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 Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or A.J. Palumbo Center.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
