South Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit South Oakland
Popular places to visit
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in David L Lawrence Convention Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Top hotels in South Oakland
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
The service was fast, everything was super clean and staff was very nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff was very responsive and respectful. The hotel itself is beautiful and very cleaned. I will be booking again during the tattoo convention
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Lovely hotel built in 1916. Old world charm in the middle of the city with any and all amenities needed.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean and staff attentive
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside
Room was clean and staff were helpful
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was exactly as pictured & was very clean. The game room was nice but it sucks it was only open til 9pm. Check in was smooth but one of the cleaning ladies were extremely rude to us during our time in the game room. But overall a good stay!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oakland
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
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.
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 PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
South Side Flats
South Side Flats 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 Ohio River Valley or Rex Theater.
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.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
