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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.

Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to 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

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories

Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Top hotels in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Great place
Reviewed on 22 Nov 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 20 Nov 2025

Omni William Penn Hotel
Fast check in and friendly service
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good times
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Included breakfast was AMAZING!!!!!!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 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 17 Nov 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
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.

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.

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.


