South Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit South Oakland
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in South Oakland
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"Did not really have an opportunity to do anything other than sleep in the hotel as we were in town for a funeral. I really enjoyed the layout of the lobby and my kiddo liked all of the metal works/steel works pieces throughout (she is a big history fan). Location was super convenient to where the ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"The hotel itself is nice. Although smoking is not allowed, there were constantly smokers all around the patio & entrances. Then the room smelled of smoke as well, it permeated the walls, bedding, towels. Either there were smokers in the room previously, the air circulation is shared with the casino ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
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Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"Property is massive, had to walk FOREVER to/from my room, television wouldn’t work in first assigned room and, overall, lodging here is really inconvenient. Room, itself, ended up being great. Just speaking about my overall experience at this Doubletree location."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Where to stay in South Oakland
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.
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.
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.
North Side
While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.
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.
