Central Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
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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.
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.
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.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pittsburgh's Settlers History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
We had a wonderful time! The location is super convenient, just a short walk to Pittsburgh University and a quick drive to CMU. The only thing that could have been better was that the elevator key card access wasn’t working when we were there, which was a bit of a safety concern for the guests.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Staff was very friendly and the room clean. Ask for a corner room on a higher floor. We had an amasing view.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
The Omni is in a great location and staff are extremely good at making sure that you have everything you need to make your stay memorable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Location, very nice accommodations, free parking, complimentary breakfast and professional staff - great value
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Staff was great. Room was great. Very clean.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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.
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 Clemente Museum.
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.
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.
