North Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tall, historic building with Gothic architecture, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of pews.
A tall, Gothic-style building with a pointed arch window, surrounded by trees and a traffic light.
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A tall, Gothic-style building with a central tower and arched windows.

Stay near popular North Oakland attractions

A museum with dinosaur exhibits and a large tree sculpture.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

9.2/10 (58 reviews)
Animal, vegetable, mineral – this museum has it all, with interactive displays to delight visitors of all ages.
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Activities

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Looking up to find cool details in the Downtown Skyline

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

NZ$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef

Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef

NZ$130
per adult
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
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Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour

NZ$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pittsburgh: Best of the Burgh History and Architecture Tour
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh

NZ$137
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour

Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best North Oakland Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

3.5 out of 5
100 Lytton Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$231
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
"The manager and workers was amazing"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
5130 Bigelow Boulevard Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$411 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$411
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$239 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$239
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,753 reviews)
"We only stayed one night. Staff at check in and check out were helpful. Had a guy ask for money the morning of our early am check out. That wasn’t great. Not a great look, but hard to fault hotel staff."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

2 out of 5
757 Casino Dr Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$231
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park are ...
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

4 out of 5
530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$415 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$415
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,069 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Omni William Penn Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree

4 out of 5
500 Mansfield Avenue Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$192 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$192
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,127 reviews)
"We arrived late and most of our time at local hospital waiting for delivery of our grandchild. Parking area needs updated/paved and lighting, rest of the hotel is completely refurbished and modern."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
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Our guide on where to stay in North Oakland

Find the best North Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A yellow bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.

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.

A yellow bridge over a river, a weeping willow tree, and a modern building with glass windows.

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.

The Mellon Institute at Carnegie Mellon University with classical columns and a Gothic cathedral in the background.

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.

A bridge with illuminated lights reflecting on the water, a city skyline in the background, and a smokestack emitting smoke.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated bridges and buildings.

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 Oakland Travel Guide

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