Central Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
No matter the season, this conservatory is abuzz with life and colour; Flora from all over the world takes root and flourishes in a variety of verdant environments.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
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
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
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.
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.
Activities
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Our pick of the best Central Oakland Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
"Hotel was perfect room was perfect but the parking was not ….charged 40 dollars to park on premises or 12 dollars a block away didn’t expect this but that is the only issue I had"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Great location downtown. Very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Omni William Penn Hotel
"We were expecting a pleasant stay at this hotel, but were quite disappointed. First, the wi-fi connection in our room was horrible. When it worked, it was very slow, but it continually kicked us off the Internet. We asked for help three times with no improvement. I had work that had to get done during ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"The room was so clean that you could eat off of the floor. The front desk staff was so kind and helpful. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"Customer experience should be prioritized over additional charges. If bottled water is not complimentary, it would be better not to place it in the room, as it can create confusion for guests. Similarly, breakfast should ideally be included in the stay, and if not, the pricing should be reasonable ..."
Reviewed on 30 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.
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.
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.
