South Oakland Travel Guide
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Visit South Oakland
Things to do

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park

Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

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
"Even-though it said breakfast was included when I reserved the room but on the day of checking in I was told it is not included."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Thought I left my phone in the room. Someone has escorted me back up after I checked out. I did end up finding it in my luggage and then the next day someone texted me to make sure that I have found it cause they had found a lost phone what a great group of individuals who work at this place the ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

Omni William Penn Hotel
"The William Penn is an excellent hotel. The only problem during my stay was that the WiFi did not function properly for the first 36 hours. The hotel is beautiful. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"The room was clean. Breakfast was excellent. Check in and check out was smooth. Only issue. After bring out all day we came back to a clean room but one of the hotel provided $3.00 water bottles was half drunk. I was not as concerned about the cost as much as someone being in our room and doing this. ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"The stay was ok. The room was ok. Definitely not the nicest staff and not the cleanest hotel. For the amount of money paid, I would definitely not do it again. The nicest people we encountered were the valet guys. One of the waitresses at breakfast was absolutely so nasty that we did not go back ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
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.

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.


















