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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Oakland

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"neat, clean, well situated wrt colleges nearby. helpful staff."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"They have pets and they don't clean well behind them after people leave no microwave in the room"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
"After the 3rd party booking app messed up our reservation, the hotel staff were extremely helpful and reassuring. They cleared up the issue and provided further information to ensure we would not be taken advantage of further. Every staff member from bartender to bell hop was courteous and helpful. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"The hotel is in a very convenient location to many Pittsburgh sites: PNC Park, market square, cultural district, The Point. Our beds were comfortable and bathroom countertop was spacious. Our room was not as pictured - no privacy wall between bed and sofa sleeper. Loud squeaky door to our bathroom. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Hotel was great . Staff was friend and helpful . Room was very clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
"Parking was easy and secure."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
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.

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.

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.

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 Ohio River Valley or Wigle Whiskey Distillery.























