Central Oakland Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

A historic building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A stone bridge arching over a forest path.
A greenhouse surrounded by trees and a bench.
A stone bridge with a large arch, a glass-domed building, and trees in the background.
A bronze statue of a dog on a stone pedestal by a bridge.

Stay near popular Central Oakland attractions

Phipps Conservatory

9.6/5 (233 reviews)
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
See properties

Things to do

Picture 4 for Activity Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
This tour is the best tour for sports fans! Big fun guaranteed!

New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans

£24
per adult
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

£10
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef

Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef

£56
per adult
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

£36
per adult
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
JUST THE TOUR - An open top Double Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour of Pittsburgh.

JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.

£37
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
See all activities in Pittsburgh

Top hotels in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3 out of 5
3454 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA
The price is £106 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£106
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"The room is in desperate need of a remodel. The bedspread was in poor shape, the linens were threadbare. The furniture was beat up. Would not stay there again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is £116 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£116
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,583 reviews)
"The toilet and sheets were dirty"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

2 out of 5
757 Casino Dr Pittsburgh PA
The price is £124 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£124
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,897 reviews)
"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

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

4 out of 5
1100 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh PA
The price is £108 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£108
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PPG Paints Arena and PNC ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
"Very nice stay clean room attentive staff great location. If I asked, they delivered. Made me feel at home."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

3 out of 5
8507 University Blvd Coraopolis PA
The price is £75 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£75
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Coraopolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,324 reviews)
"Very nice and clean room. Check in was a breeze. Shuttle service to the airport was great!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is £103 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£103
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
"A hotel sign should be put at the main road, or people may have hard time finding the hotel."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
See all 2,029 properties in Central Oakland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Central Oakland

Find the best Central Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A yellow bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.

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.

A yellow bridge over a river, a weeping willow tree, and a modern building with glass windows.

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.

The Mellon Institute at Carnegie Mellon University with classical columns and a Gothic cathedral in the background.

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.

A greenhouse with geometrically shaped flower beds and statues.

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.

A bridge with illuminated lights reflecting on the water, a city skyline in the background, and a smokestack emitting smoke.

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.

Central Oakland Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: