South Oakland Travel Guide
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Visit South Oakland
Stay near popular South Oakland attractions
Things to do

Downtown Pittsburgh Culture and History with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Top hotels in South Oakland

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"This hotel is clean and comfortable with a "close enough" location to the universities and a shuttle so you can avoid bringing your car into the city if you choose. The gym and rooftop patio are lovely and the rooms are huge, with comfortable beds and ample space for getting in a few hours of work. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Clean and nice. Would be better if there was another way besides going down long flights of stairs or ONLY using valet to go from parking with luggage to the hotel. From the parking garage, you are NOT permitted to bring luggage through the casino. The only option is to carry your luggage from self-parking ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"great bar"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South 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.

Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in 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.

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.

















