North Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

North Oakland
Carnegie Museum of Art featuring outdoor art
Carnegie Museum of Art which includes interior views and art as well as a couple
Carnegie Museum of Natural History which includes interior views
Carnegie Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Carnegie Museum of Natural History featuring views and interior views

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Natural wonders from across the world are showcased in this marvellous museum. Discover deadly dinosaurs and glistening gems, or go on a safari through the Savannah.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Art showing interior views, art and a statue or sculpture

Carnegie Museum of Art

Founded in 1896 by steel baron Andrew Carnegie, this contemporary art institution boasts an impressive fusion of painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture.

Carnegie Museum of Art
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum

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 family-friendly area.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
Heinz Memorial Chapel

Heinz Memorial Chapel

Hosting about 1,000 events per year, this non-sectarian chapel welcomes all and frequently hosts weddings, lectures and concerts as well as religious services.

Heinz Memorial Chapel
Cathedral of Learning showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Cathedral of Learning

Take an audio tour and admire the majestic Commons Room and Nationality Rooms in one of the world’s tallest Gothic buildings.

Cathedral of Learning

Petersen Events Center

Catch an event at Petersen Events Center during your trip to Pittsburgh. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Petersen Events Center

Activities

Visit beautiful shopping and dining complex in your private tour

Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo

AU$263
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private City Kickstart Tour: Tokyo
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

AU$55
per adult
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

AU$20
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

AU$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
Learning about history + architecture + art

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
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Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals

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$240 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$240
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (445 reviews)
Fix the Flyer
"Everything was fine except the flyer that stated the weekend breakfast hours were to end at 11:00. They actually closed at 10:30 am. Also, the coffee service at the entrance to the Bistro were removed immediately after breakfast and not replaced. Most higher end hotels that I stay at leave a coffee ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
5130 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$410 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$410
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews)
"Under construction limited the access of property accommodations!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$261 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$261
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,031 reviews)
"5 stars all the way around,Great staff,great service,great amenities,Had a river view room and it was absolutely incredible"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

4 out of 5
One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$204 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$204
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Room was clean. I came for a Pirates game, and it was a relatively short walk to the ballpark. Would stay again for a game."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$208 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$208
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,362 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is AU$318 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$318
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)
"Pretty amazing price for a Gilded Age gem that's still being kept in top shape. It's sort of the Hollywood ideal of what a swanky hotel is supposed to look like. There was a good gym and good bar/eating options right on site (for a quick bite in the morning and a night cap later on). Good gym too. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around North Oakland

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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.

Oakland
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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.

Shadyside
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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.

Bloomfield
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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.

Squirrel Hill
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Lawrenceville

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Lawrenceville. You might want to make time for a stop at Clemente Museum or Arsenal Park.

Lawrenceville
Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre featuring interior views and signage

Strip District

4/5(1 area review)

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 Pittsburgh Opera.

Strip District

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