North Oakland Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

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A cityscape with modern buildings, a construction crane, and a well-maintained garden with flowers.
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A large classical building with columns and a clock tower, located at a busy intersection with cars and pedestrians.
A historic building with classical architecture, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular North Oakland attractions

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

9.2/10 (58 reviews)
From rare jaguars to geological marvels and ancient fossils, you’ll find it all at this Pittsburgh institution, one of the country’s largest natural history museums.
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Things to do

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Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

฿1,066
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Black & Ghost Tour

Black & Ghost Tour

฿1,066
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Black & Ghost Tour
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour

Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour

฿1,066
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Evening Ghost & History Downtown Walking Tour
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
Drive Pittsburgh: Discover the settler history of Pennsylvania on an audio tour

Pittsburgh's Settlers History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

฿196
per traveller
Pittsburgh's Settlers History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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
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Top hotels in North Oakland

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 ฿5,174 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿5,174
฿5,899 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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 ฿7,512 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿7,512
฿8,564 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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 ฿4,129 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,129
฿4,707 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 ...
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 ฿5,080 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿5,080
฿5,791 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,332 reviews)
"All of the staff at this location were quite pleasant. The front desk staff was helpful and hospitable. The serving staff at breakfast were attentive and friendly. Overall a 4.5 out of 5. The facility itself could be a little more modernized; and also more nonsmoker friendly. The smoking patrons ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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 ฿4,482 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,482
฿5,110 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ฿3,996 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,996
฿4,556 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,235 reviews)
"The noise from the pool at night was so loud. Do not agree to a room anywhere facing the interior poolside. One suggestion would be complimentary coffee in the lobby. The cookie at check-in was delicious."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
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Where to stay in North Oakland

Find the best North Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 The Terminal or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.

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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.

North Oakland Travel Guide