Central Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Oakland
Stay near popular Central Oakland attractions
Activities
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
McLaughlin Distillery: Tour, Taste, and Discover Our Craft!
Our pick of the best Central Oakland Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
"Very convenient for visiting at Pitt"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
"Seamless check in process, the room was clean and well kept and the hotel in general was very quiet. The front desk staff were extremely polite and helpful."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
"Stayed here many times. Never disappoints"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
"This is a fantastic value. Not perfect. Some annoying little things that tell you they aren’t quite there yet, but safe, spacious, convenient, quiet, and if you are staying here during the summer and decide to hang out by the outdoor pool…then you getting a bonafide resort feel experience for less ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
