Central Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A stone bridge arching over a forest path.
A greenhouse surrounded by trees and a bench.
A stone bridge with a large arch, a glass-domed building, and trees in the background.
A bronze statue of a dog on a stone pedestal by a bridge.

Stay near popular Central Oakland attractions

Phipps Conservatory

9.6/10 (233 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

AU$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
This tour is the best tour for sports fans! Big fun guaranteed!

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

AU$47
per adult
Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans
Looking up to find cool details in the Downtown Skyline

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Make new friends as you learn the exciting history of whiskey in Pittsburgh

Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

AU$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

AU$19
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
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Our pick of the best Central Oakland Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3 out of 5
3454 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$220 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$220
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$223 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$223
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

2 out of 5
757 Casino Dr Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$233 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$233
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,989 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Daughter used the gym and I loved the casino, a win all around."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

3.5 out of 5
100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$220 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$220
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
112 Washington Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$234 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$234
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,306 reviews)
"Let me start off by saying that I expect more from a Marriott hotel. I had a severely molded pillow, I didn't realize it until morning when I flipped the pillow. The following night I noticed a bed bug on the sheet as I was covered with it. Although we took off all blankets and mattress covers and ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is AU$193 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$193
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Oakland

Find the best Central Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A yellow bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.

Downtown Pittsburgh

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.

A yellow bridge over a river, a weeping willow tree, and a modern building with glass windows.

North Shore

Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated bridges and buildings.

Mount Washington

Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.

The Mellon Institute at Carnegie Mellon University with classical columns and a Gothic cathedral in the background.

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.

A greenhouse with geometrically shaped flower beds and statues.

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.

Central Oakland Travel Guide

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