Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit Oakland
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
Top hotels in Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"room was clean and so was bathroom. bed was very comfortable."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"Everything was far more than satisfactory. Room size was good, Wife, DeLynn found the bathroom well lit and adequate. We found the general accommodations, throughout our 3 night stay, enjoyable..... We would stay here again! Ezpz.... Best of all... Access to on-site parking and street/Parkway EZ ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"No hot water, Luke warm water at best. No soap in room. When I called the front desk for soap they said I would have to wait 20 minutes for staff to deliver it. Valet parking was inconvenient as well."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"I have stayed here quite a few times, the free breakfast as always been ok, But this time it was awful. Everything was cold, flavorless and VERY DISAPPOINTING!"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"Room was clean. Good location."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Where to stay in 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.
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.
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 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.
