South Oakland Travel Guide

Pittsburgh

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Stay near popular South Oakland attractions

Pittsburgh Playhouse

You can get tickets for a performance at Pittsburgh Playhouse during your stay in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

This tour is the best tour for sports fans! Big fun guaranteed!

Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

฿1,085
per adult
Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

฿968
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

฿437
per adult
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour

฿1,970
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

฿2,638
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Fulton Building

Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

฿334
per adult
Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
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Top hotels in South Oakland

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG

3.5 out of 5
329 Technology Drive Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,113 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,113
฿4,689 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel front desk staff was amazing. Their free shuttle is pretty great, too! The restaurant, Eliza, was great and super allergy friendly. Although very understaffed which wasn’t their fault. But let’s talk about what was wrong. As soon as we entered our room we noticed it didn’t seem super clean. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,170 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,170
฿4,753 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿3,410 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,410
฿3,888 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

2 out of 5
757 Casino Dr Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,021 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,021
฿4,584 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,520 reviews)
"All of the staff was excellent with a couple minor hickups... one being one of the Breakfast attendants, was not very polite when another couple was trying to make kind morning greetings!!!! The other was the bartender in the hotel wasn't very nice when the drink that was ordered was completely wrong!!! ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport

3 out of 5
8507 University Blvd Coraopolis PA
The price is ฿2,694 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,694
฿3,071 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Coraopolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,417 reviews)
"Can’t complain about our stay"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
112 Washington Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿4,557 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,557
฿5,195 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,387 reviews)
"Helpful staff and centrally located!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
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Where to stay in South Oakland

Find the best South 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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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.

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