Central Oakland, PA
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.
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 theater 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
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.
Carnegie Mellon University
Walk around the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, a top college in Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Pittsburgh: Beauty of the Burgh Bike Tour
Central Oakland Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
Friendly staff, clean space, and great price
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Great.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good stay
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Omni William Penn Hotel
Rooms were clean and comfortable, availability of hotel restaurants/ tap room great, location to PPG and T perfect.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh - Green Tree
The room was spotless and completely different than the first hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Oakland
Oakland
Academic and healthcare hub, Oakland boasts museums, shopping venues, and diverse dining options along Forbes and Fifth Avenue. Explore historic districts and easily navigate the area via the distinctive city steps and public transportation.
Shadyside
Victorian mansions and modern apartments create a diverse residential atmosphere. Explore upscale stores on Walnut Street, dine at local eateries like Pamela's Diner, and easily walk between the three business corridors. Public transportation is accessible.
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 Clemente Museum or Carnegie Museum of Art.
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.
Central Oakland, PA
- Acrisure Stadium
- PNC Park
- University of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Rivers Casino
- Kennywood
- The Waterfront
- Carnegie Science Center
- Robert Morris University
- Market Square
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Andy Warhol Museum
- South Hills Village
- UPMC Shadyside
- Point State Park
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
