Central Oakland Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
The staff at the hotel was fantastic – everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The room was very clean and all the staff was top notch for service. The valet parking was nothing more than organized chaos. There was a dance event at the hotel so that added to the loads of cars stacking up in front, but I guess if that’s all I have to point out then it wasn’t that bad. We’ll ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
The only draw back was not having coffee available for early morning event we attended.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
All good. Free breakfast was a plus! Thanks!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
valet staff was incredible. rooms were a little pricey for the actual size. location was pretty close to everything.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Room was clean and beautiful. Nice walk in shower. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.

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 Walnut Street.

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 PNC Park and PPG Paints Arena.

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.
