Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Popular places to visit
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.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Carnegie Museum of Art during your travels in Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
You can learn about the history of Pittsburgh when you stop by Heinz Memorial Chapel. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Cathedral of Learning
You can find out about the history of Pittsburgh with a visit to Cathedral of Learning. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
The room was in good condition but the sheets had orange markings on them, hand towels also had orange markings. The hotel parking policy is not the best. I purposely didn’t select parking on booking but when I got to the hotel I was told if I book a hotel thru Expedia I automatically had to pay ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Clean room, great location, great service, great food, lots of storage in the room, nice bathroom, really quiet
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was clean and comfortable and we loved the location. The room was spacious and it was helpful having the pull out sofa and kitchen. We also enjoyed the free breakfast and the pool onsite. However, there were some issues with the parking. One of the reasons ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff was very responsive and respectful. The hotel itself is beautiful and very cleaned. I will be booking again during the tattoo convention
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Our recent stay at the Omni William Penn was largely fantastic—the kind of classic, high-end experience you expect from a historic Pittsburgh landmark. If you’re heading to an event at PPG Paints Arena, the location is unbeatable; it’s a quick, easy walk that saves you the headache of event-day traffic. ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
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.
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.
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 Heinz Memorial Chapel.
Strip District
Strip District 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 Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Ohio River Valley.
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.
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.
