South Oakland Travel Guide
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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
It was an absolutely beautiful hotel. Super friendly staff. I only wish I used the work out room earlier in my stay and not just on the last day, it was super quiet and nice especially to cool off on the patio afterwards.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Downtown location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Clean rooms, good service, easy access to the casino. One thing is that they should have microwave at the rooms and no coffee machine.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
I enjoyed this facility but the toilet was way too low.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Clean room and staff was great
Reviewed on 16 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.
