Central Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Explore the great outdoors at Phipps Conservatory, a lovely green space in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
The hotel was ok. $35 for valet parking or take your chances with street parking. No free breakfast. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The room was smaller but clean and adequate. Although the building is older, the property appeared maintained.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Our room had a lovely river view - worth the upgrade. It was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Free valet parking and breakfast, too!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff were nice and the rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly but the hotel/room itself could use some work. Bathroom could’ve been cleaner & while we booked a smaller room, if the layout of the furniture were different, there would’ve been a lot more space - felt claustrophobic. Only one elevator that if you were going down, you couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 3 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.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
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 Clemente 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.
