Central Oakland Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

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)
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
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Things to do

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

฿1,554
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

฿951
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

฿429
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

฿1,935
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

฿2,591
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Fulton Building

Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

฿328
per adult
Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
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Top hotels in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

3 out of 5
3454 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,765 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,765
฿5,432 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Comfy beds, close to hospital, coffee and tea bar available. Would have preferred a la carte breakfast. I would not pay 17.00buffet price for toast and apple."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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 ฿4,132 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,132
฿4,711 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,778 reviews)
"No usb ports anywhere to be seen, make sure to bring your plug or your devices will lose charge overnight like mine. The valet parking was an additional $44. Valet service was friendly but didn’t expect that cost The pool was awesome"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
112 Washington Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,800 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,800
฿5,472 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

2 out of 5
757 Casino Dr Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,468 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,468
฿5,093 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿3,965 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,965
฿4,521 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿8,320 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿8,320
฿9,485 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,986 reviews)
"A great traditional style hotel in superb location."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
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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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent bridge, and a river.
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North Shore

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

A dinosaur statue in front of a historic building with inscriptions.

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.

A vintage Heinz food truck with large white wheels and red branding, displayed indoors with brick walls and windows in the background.

Strip District

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 Ohio River Valley.

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