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
"Excellent experience. The staff is amazing, giving us flexibility checkout times. The rooms are lean, beds comfortable, perfect location."
Reviewed on 28 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 toilet and sheets were dirty"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Clean room, excellent staff, and the breakfast buffet was great. Also a beautiful walk along the river to PNC Park."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, check in/out was easy, I would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 29 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.
Mount Washington
Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.
