What's Oakland Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Oakland, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this family-friendly neighborhood's cathedral and shops. Take in some culture at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. There's plenty more to see, including Petersen Events Center and Schenley Park.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Oakland?
We have 63 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Oakland:
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
Suburban hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place
- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center
- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Garden • Central location
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Pool loungers • Walkable location
How to Get to Oakland
Flying to:
- Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT), 16 mi (25.7 km) from Oakland
Things to See and Do in and around Oakland
What to See in Oakland
- University of Pittsburgh
- Petersen Events Center
- Schenley Park
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Cathedral of Learning
Things to Do in Oakland
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
- The Nationality Rooms
- Latin American Cultural Center
Other Popular Oakland Attractions
- Heinz Memorial Chapel
- Kuntu Repertory Theatre
- PNC Carousel
- Pittsburgh Playhouse