South Oakland Travel Guide
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Visit South Oakland
Popular places to visit

PNC Park
Catch an event at PNC Park during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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
Catch an event at Acrisure Stadium during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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.

Kennywood
Bring the family to Kennywood and enjoy this exciting theme park in West Mifflin. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Oakland

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
Hotel and staff great. Restaurant breakfast is good. Location great
Reviewed on 12 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 South 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.

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.

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.

South Side Flats
South Side Flats is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ohio River Valley or Rex Theater.

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.
