Central Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
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.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
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.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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.
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 Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Clean room and everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Friendly staff and great location! If needed, there’s public parking across the street, daily rates apply, but very convenient.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good times
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Made it perfect for my Pens game!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown
Staff was super nice. Room was a bit dated and heating system was loud! But centrally located and parking was easy with the garage attached.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
