Top 10 Central Oakland Hotels of 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place 3.0 star property Central Oakland View	Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center 3.5 star property 0.9 km from Central Oakland View	Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place 3.0 star property Oakland, 0.8 km from Central Oakland View	Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG 3.5 star property 1 km from Central Oakland View	SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Southside Works 3.0 star property South Side Flats, 1.5 km from Central Oakland View
9.0 Wonderful 1,026 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 974 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews
The price is S$180 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is S$178 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov	The price is S$182 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov	The price is S$178 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov	The price is S$178 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov
No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families in Central Oakland

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Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Central Oakland

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Where to stay in Central Oakland

Find the best Central Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Pittsburgh

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.

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North Shore

Visitors often come to North Shore for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at North Side Station.

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Oakland

Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.

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Strip District

Strip District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Terminal or Senator John Heinz Regional History Centre.

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North Side

While you're in North Side, take in top sights like PNC Park or Acrisure Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Side Station or Allegheny Station.

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Top Central Oakland Hotel Reviews

The Maverick by Kasa

8/10 Good

"The room was cute. It seemed like it would be a good first studio apartment for someone just starting out. The bed was on a wooden frame. No box spring. Despite the thickness of the mattress, it was not as soft as I would have preferred. There was a mini fridge and a microwave. However the microwave was placed in a cabinet on the lowest shelf. For travelers who are fit and trim, I'm sure this would be fine. I am not fit and trim nor young. Kneeling on the floor was not enjoyable. The TV in the room was confusing to me. I received emails before my arrival that I could watch streaming services with my personal subscriptions. I was pretty confident I could figure it out. Once I got to the room, there was no real explanation of what to do. I also wanted to watch live TV. There was a choice for free channels but when I went to that, all the channel descriptions were empty and I thought it was broken. The next day I realized I could just pick a channel and despite the appearance that they were broken, everything was fine. The biggest issue was that the elevators are not working. My room was on the 4th floor and I recently had surgery. If I would have known there was no elevator, I would have never booked this place. The sign on the elevator said that the management was trying to address this as soon as possible. I am very skeptical of that. I chose this place because of its affordable price and its proximity to the VA Hospital. Next time, I will choose differently."

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

8/10 Good

"The personnel here are outstanding: warm, welcoming, kind and funny. The view from the 18th floor facing the Ohio River is unbeatable. However, our king size bed was unusually soft for a quality hotel, the comforter too short and inadequately thin for comfortable sleeping and the fold--down seat for the shower had mold all around its fixture to the wall. And please, while there is a choice for coffee drinkers between regular and decaf coffee, there was only black tea. Yes, some 80% of tea consumed in the US is black. But that means some 15% is green tea and for those of us who minimize caffeine in our beverages, green is the only way to go."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh West - Greentree by IHG

8/10 Good

"My stay was good and what I expected for the cost. I was anticipating a soft cushioned chair in the room for relaxation. Unfortunately there was none the only chair available was a desk chair. But the bed and the bathroom, especially the shower head was adjustable for a good neck and shoulder massage with great water pressure and the amenities were very good the breakfast was exceptional for the cost. This was my second time choosing this hotel for a conference at the convention center. I was not disappointed."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Oakland?

Central Oakland is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Consider a visit to Phipps Conservatory as part of your Central Oakland travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Central Oakland?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Oakland. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of Pittsburgh, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Oakland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Central Oakland.

What are the top things to see and do in Central Oakland?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Central Oakland with a visit to Phipps Conservatory and Schenley Park. While you're out sightseeing, PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park are a couple of additional sights to visit in Pittsburgh.

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1. Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

2. Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

3. Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

4. Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Southside Works

6. HYATT house Pittsburgh-South Side

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh-South Side by IHG

8. Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown

10. Mansions on Fifth Hotel

11. TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown

13. Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore

14. The Maverick by Kasa

15. Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty by IHG

16. Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

18. Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh - Downtown

19. Omni William Penn Hotel

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Northshore

Compare top hotels in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Southside Works

Hotels recommended for families in Central Oakland

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Where to stay in Central Oakland

Downtown Pittsburgh

North Shore

Oakland

Strip District

North Side

Top Central Oakland Hotel Reviews

The Maverick by Kasa

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