South Oakland Travel Guide
Pittsburgh
Visit South Oakland
Stay near popular South Oakland attractions
Things to do
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
Pittsburgh Steelers Football Game at Acrisure Stadium
Top hotels in South Oakland
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"The room was very clean and modestly decorated. The food was excellent. The location was great!! The staff was wonderful !! Very happy, would recommend to others and will probably stay again in the future!!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"It's a nice spot centralized to downtown. The rooms are just kind of old. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls and there were some stains on them. The jets in the hot tub didn't work."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"I loved the landing.. the staff were so friendly. Very clean and so quiet.. it was great being able to go for a walk in the yon the river and then enjoy breakfast.."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
Omni William Penn Hotel
"Unfortunately, our room was not clean. We were there for two days. It is not an inexpensive hotel so I would think they would clean our room."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
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.
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.
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.
