Central Oakland
Pittsburgh
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
Find everything from palms and ferns, to orchids and desert flowers in one of America’s largest glass houses.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
University of Pittsburgh
Explore the campus of University of Pittsburgh, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums 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.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Carnegie Mellon University
Explore the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top university in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: Sushi Making Class With Local Chef
Top hotels in Central Oakland
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
The valet parking was well worth the charge, very professional and sociable staff,
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Staff was great. A bit old and stinky in our room, but a great fine place for the night to attend a baseball game. Would stay again
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Omni William Penn Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Clean and beautiful rooms, helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Clean, Lobby Restaurant was good, breakfast was ok
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Menu could use more variety
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
North Oakland
If you're spending some time in North Oakland, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Clemente Museum.
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 PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park.
