Central Oakland
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
No matter the season, this conservatory is abuzz with life and colour; Flora from all over the world takes root and flourishes in a variety of verdant environments.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theater 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.
University of Pittsburgh
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Pittsburgh, a top college in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Carnegie Mellon University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Carnegie Mellon University, during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Great place
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The staff with whom I interacted was superb. The room was clean and comfortable. I did notice peeling wallpaper in a number of places, and broken floor tile in the shower. My room was not made up during my stay. As a result coffee service was not restocked. These were minor details but colored my ...
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Beautiful decorations, friendly helpful staff, lots of food and drink options, clean rooms, great stay!
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good times
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Included breakfast was AMAZING!!!!!!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
This was a nice hotel. The shower was missing a light, there was no water fountains in the back side of the building. The shower head was broken.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
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 Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation or Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
Crawford-Roberts
When in Crawford-Roberts, you can plan a visit to PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bloomfield
Uncover some of the top draws of Bloomfield like its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum.
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.
