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.
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.
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 Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Everyone was very nice and helpful! The room was hot. It was hard to regulate the temp. Other than that, we had a great experience. Thank you
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great staff. Nice stay
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
Staff was great. Check in was easy. Room was beautiful
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wonderful staff while we were stranded due to snow storm! Served good food and were very attentive!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
The room was clean. The staff was helpful and courteous. The restaurant had excellent service and large portions.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
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 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and 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 PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.
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.
