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 fascinating museums 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
Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Our pick of the best Central Oakland Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Quick stop, good stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Didn’t have breakfast. Room was in need of renovation. Beds were small, but view was amazing. Asked for new towels and had to ask again twice.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The 1/3 lights in our room were broken, which was unfortunate. Also we were missing lotion and only had 1 full towel. We loved it here I just think the ball was dropped a little on in room amenities
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
The menu was fresh. It was great to have N omelette chef but they only made one omelette at a time. A number of items ran out and they did not replenish them.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Super convenient. Great staff, very comfortable beds and good selection of food. This hotel had the best staff out of all the other hotels that I have stayed in Pittsburgh.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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 Carnegie Museum of Natural History 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.
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.
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 Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.
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.
