Visit South Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Rivers Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino during your visit to Pittsburgh? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in South Oakland
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
Parking should be free especially when you can’t find a space in the lot!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
Easy access to highways in and out of Pittsburgh
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Good, as usual.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good times
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
The food in the restaurant and the lounge were excellent. The only drawback is the parking cost. $186 for three nights is rather steep.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South 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.
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.
South Side Flats
South Side Flats 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 Ohio River Valley or Rex Theater.
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.
