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.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
New! Black & Gold Sports History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
"Great location, decent price. The food options could have been better, eg, a menu in the room implied you could order breakfast à la carte but upon arrival at dining space, only the buffet was on offer."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Great stay and they were accommodating when we needed a roll away bed."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"The mattress was awful, casino was not paying out"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
"The Omni William Penn was absolutely old school elegant. The property was gorgeous and well cared for. There was a reasonably priced parking lot which we selected instead of valet parking. The location was wonderful with many great restaurants nearby. It was our first visit to Pittsburgh and the ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
"Only thing missing was a microwave in the room. Everything else was very nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"Very nice stay, great staff, restaurant and room."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
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.
Bluff
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Bluff. You might want to make time for a stop at Ohio River Valley or A.J. Palumbo Center.
