Oakland
Pittsburgh
Visit Oakland
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Oakland
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
"Nice service, very clean and adjacent to the Pitt campus."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
"room was clean and spacious (corner suite), well appointed bathroom. the staff was not very friendly - had asked for water bottles which never was delivered."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
"great location. walkable distance to shopping boutiques and cafes"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Sliding bathroom door made a lot of noise and wasn't easy to open or close."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Room was comfy and clean. Bathroom big, great shower. Didn’t do the breakfast. Great location to go to PNC Park. Walked along the river, or golf cart ride was $5/pp"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
"We had a perfect stay at the Marriott. Everything from start to finish was excellent. Purchasing the included breakfast was definitely the way to go. The breakfast buffet was fresh, and having omelets, French toast, and pancakes made to order was a huge plus. We paid a little extra for the junior ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Mount Washington
Spend some time visiting places like Ohio River Valley while getting to know Mount Washington, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at South Hills Junction Station or Palm Garden Station to see more of the area.
North Side
While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.
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.
