What's it like in Central Oakland?

Central Oakland is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Make sure that you visit Phipps Conservatory and Schenley Park as part of your Central Oakland travel plans.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place is the highest ranked property in Central Oakland. This hotel is a short 7-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?

Landmarks in Central Oakland that you won't want to miss include Mexican War Streets and Tour-Ed Mine. You could also plan a visit to Phipps Conservatory or Schenley Park while you're in the neighbourhood. PPG Paints Arena, Kuntu Repertory Theatre and PNC Carousel are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Oakland. When you're sightseeing in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Cathedral of Learning are also worth a stop.

Central Oakland Hotels: 1,704 Cheap Accommodation in Central Oakland

1704 Cheap Hotels in Central Oakland - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

"The staff was friendly and accommodating."

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

"Overall it was Perfect for what we needed "

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30 Jan - 31 Jan

"Average "

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30 Jan - 31 Jan

"Cheap and clean"

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27 Jan - 28 Jan

"Smooth experience "

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

"The entire staff was everything that you would expect from an upscale facility. And the general manager, Michael, is an excellent example of what The hospitality industry looks for in a gentleman who is a top notch businessman. t the hospitality industry looks for in a gentleman businessman."

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

"Sadly, the rooms are NOT sound proof. We were wakened both nights (middle of the night) by other patrons. Not the hotel's fault but people sure are rude!!"

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16 Feb - 17 Feb

"Staff was super friendly, didn’t get fresh towels or fresh linens tho when expecting housekeeping"

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28 Jan - 29 Jan

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking (Whirlpool Tub) | Jetted tub

"I will be back to stay again "

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25 Jan - 26 Jan

"Front desk was very nice. Room was not detail cleaned, ie. coffee caddie was used (already opened and missing sugars and creamers) not changed out. Carpets looked a bit worn and in need of cleaning. Overall i would stay again."

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1 Feb - 2 Feb

"New renovation was well executed and of good quality. Staff was very welcoming and Exceptional. "

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

"Very pleasant"

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

"Great"

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27 Jan - 28 Jan

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

"This hotel is tucked away in a quiet area. Will have to street park if not using valet service but we had no trouble finding a spot nearby. "

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

"Such a lovely hotel!! I ended up planning a last-minute trip to Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving and needed a very cheap option (but wanted to make sure that it was still safe, as I was traveling alone) and this was by far the best hotel that I found! It's not quite the traditional hotel room and instead feels very modern (the bed is much lower to the ground and the entire check-in process was done online/through a kiosk instead of with a hotel employee, for instance), but it worked perfectly for my...

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20 Feb - 21 Feb

"beautiful hotel. had a private party at the bar most of the night so could not use it. the bar tender was excellent though and made us a drink to have in the lobby until the party was over. she was excellent. did not like at 10:56 am the maid was banging on our door telling us that check out is 11:00 am. very unprofessional and rude behavior from the maid. left us with a bad taste for the stay."

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

"This is a reliable stay for visits with family, centrally located with an in-room kitchen that helps for kids. Lots of amenities nearby."

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5 Feb - 6 Feb

"The check-in staff are always pleasant and friendly. "

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9 Feb - 10 Feb

"Quiet and comfortable. Door would not unlock or was hard to unlock. Had to try multiple times and sometimes get a new key. "

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2 Feb - 3 Feb

"When I got to courtyard, they told me that my reservations had been canceled for some reason but when I looked on the Expedia app, they were still showing my rooms booked,. I was there from California because my son was graduating from Pittsburgh University, the woman at the front counter was very helpful and she was able to still get me my two rooms & She honored Expedia prices. All of staff there was very friendly and helpful with whatever we needed, we were there for a whole week."

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26 Jan - 27 Jan

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Downtown Pittsburgh

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.