Central Oakland Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

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Stay near popular Central Oakland attractions

Phipps Conservatory

9.6/10 (233 reviews)
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
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Things to do

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

£35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
This tour is the best tour for sports fans! Big fun guaranteed!

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

£25
per adult
Black & Gold Pittsburgh 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
Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

£74
per adult
Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings
Pittsburgh: Pasta Making Class With Local Chef

Pittsburgh: Pasta Making Class With Local Chef

£57
per adult
Pittsburgh: Pasta Making Class With Local Chef
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £112 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£112
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Really nothing to complain about. Everything was as expected if not better than expected for a downtown location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 £114 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£114
22 Jul - 23 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! (3,657 reviews)
"No hot water, Luke warm water at best. No soap in room. When I called the front desk for soap they said I would have to wait 20 minutes for staff to deliver it. Valet parking was inconvenient as well."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 £121 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£121
22 Jul - 23 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! (2,004 reviews)
"I have stayed here quite a few times, the free breakfast as always been ok, But this time it was awful. Everything was cold, flavorless and VERY DISAPPOINTING!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh PA
The price is £152 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£152
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,041 reviews)
"Room was clean. Good location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

3.5 out of 5
100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is £121 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£121
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (812 reviews)
"room was clean and so was bathroom. bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is £97 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£97
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
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Where to stay in Central Oakland

Find the best Central Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated bridges and buildings.

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.

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.

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