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 fascinating museums 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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
JUST THE TOUR - Double Decker bus sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh.
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Pittsburgh Airport
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
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 Carnegie Museum of Natural History 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.
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 A.J. Palumbo Center or Rooney Field.
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 Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre or Pittsburgh Opera.
