Central Oakland Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Older hotel but in great condition, and the staff was great! They really seemed to care about doing a good job. Plus it was within walking distance of eating spots and other things. I would gladly stay there again.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous. I enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and I love the location. I would book again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Beautiful historic property with impeccable service. Several good options for sipping and relaxing onsite. The coffee at the coffee shop is good but breakfast was just okay for the price. Would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very cool place, in a great spot
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Etage Executive Living
The hotel is very spacious and clean. It has a gym attached to it which is very nice. The rooms are spacious and the views from the room and nice. They have nice open spaces on specific floors to watch sports games with pool tables, foosball tables, huge scrabble games on the wall. It’s huge lounge ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
The hotel maids where very loud starting making noise and knocking on the doors about 845 or so makes it hard after a long night on the casino floor
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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.
Terrace Village
While Terrace Village 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.
Middle Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Middle Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
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 Arsenal Park or Pittsburgh Glass Center.