Central Oakland
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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: Beers in the Burgh Lawrenceville Brewery Walk
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
The location is fantastic, central to many restaurants and walking distance to Pitt. There is parking available for a fee. The rooms are clean and the beds and pillows were very comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The property was clean but our room was definitely on the old side and could use some upgrades. Great location and great views. Good restaurant and bar area!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Absolutely gorgeous hotel. Incredibly clean and quiet, and all around amazing. My only complaint is that the "bouncer" for the speakeasy was rude. He at one point told the lady next to me that we needed to "calm down" because we were laughing. It was saint Patrick's day weekend and the other guests ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
The room was very clean and smelled nice. The property itself is beautiful. We were lucky and had a river view. We were just visiting so we didn’t go to the casino. It’s a short walk from food options and the river walk trail. My husband was disappointed by the room service options. We would absolutely ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Oakland
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum while in the area.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Clemente Museum.
Crawford-Roberts
While Crawford-Roberts may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
