Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Animal, vegetable, mineral – this museum has it all, with interactive displays to delight visitors of all ages.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Enjoy a full range of art, from antiquity to digital photographs, with a special focus on impressionist paintings and architecture.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Hosting about 1,000 events per year, this non-sectarian chapel welcomes all and frequently hosts weddings, lectures and concerts as well as religious services.
Cathedral of Learning
Take an audio tour and admire the majestic Commons Room and Nationality Rooms in one of the world’s tallest Gothic buildings.
Activities
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh
Private Tour Essential Pittsburgh Experience
Private Professional Photoshoot in Pittsburgh
Our pick of the best Oakland Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Nice hotel in many ways. Liked the room, the fitness center, the staff and the location. Only concern was noise in the wee hours from a neighboring construction site and loudly closing room doors (a problem that could easily be resolved with dampening).
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Great staff, beautiful room and we loved the restaurant!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
Easy access to highways in and out of Pittsburgh
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG
Very cute hotel with friendly staff. It was December so was decorated for Christmas in the lobby. Restaurant inside hotel was good as well. Bed was average and pillows were not the greatest but overall the hotel was excellent for the price and very close to traveling to the Steelers stadium, the ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
It was a beautiful place to stay with great view of the park and rivers. Room was nice but lacked a coffee maker and microwave which was disappointing and quite shocking, to be honest. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially the bellman and valet drivers. Being unfamiliar with the city we ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
staff was very friendly. Room was spotless and comfortable. The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas. All what we've experienced in prior stays and why its one of our favorite hotels.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
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 PPG Paints Arena.
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.
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.
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 Ohio River Valley.
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.
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.
