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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
We didn't stay for breakfast. We checked out before 8 am. Rooms had black mold and were dirty. Switched rooms same problem. Talked with Frank and the front desk who said he "wasn't surprised" by the conditions of the rooms. Valet is a joke. He was sleeping and and the nerve to tell me he didn't have ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Super clean and amazing staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
I enjoyed this facility but the toilet was way too low.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Love Pittsburgh, super busy weekend with graduation and the marathon. Walked everywhere, weather was cool but mostly dry. Peddle pusher was a blast! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 14 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 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and 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.
