Portland, OR

Travel Guide

Steel Bridge which includes a bridge and a river or creek
Alphabet Historic District which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people
Hawthorne Bridge which includes a city, night scenes and a bridge
Portland showing mountains, landscape views and views
Portland Japanese Garden which includes a park and forests

Portland Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Portland

Downtown Portland - South Waterfront showing picnicing, boating and a bay or harbor

Downtown Portland

4.5/5(4,488 area reviews)

Explore the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in this central business district with high-rise buildings. Enjoy walkable streets, and easily access public transportation like MAX light rail and Portland Streetcar.

Downtown Portland
Portland which includes a garden and landscape views as well as a couple

Southwest Portland

Downtown Portland boasts cultural, educational, and retail hotspots, with attractions like Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland Art Museum, and Pioneer Place mall. Enjoy pedestrian-friendly streets and unique residential areas in Southwest Portland.

Southwest Portland
Alberta Street showing outdoor art

Northeast Portland

Inner Northeast Portland boasts shopping areas like Lloyd District and Alberta Arts District, while the area near Burnside Bridge offers a lively nightlife with bars such as The Chesterfield and music venues like The Doug Fir Lounge.

Northeast Portland
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Southeast Portland

Stretching from the Willamette River to Gresham, Southeast Portland boasts the scenic Mt. Tabor Park and the quirky Hawthorne district with its subculturally oriented shops. Don't miss exploring Reed College campus!

Southeast Portland
Pearl District which includes outdoor art

Pearl District

4.5/5(527 area reviews)

Discover art galleries like Elizabeth Leach Gallery, dine at diverse restaurants, and unwind in public plazas such as Jamison Square. Easily navigate with the Portland Streetcar and explore nearby iconic Powell's City of Books.

Pearl District
Vancouver showing heritage architecture

Downtown Vancouver

Travelers come to Downtown Vancouver for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Vancouver Farmers Market and Interstate Bridge while you're in town.

Downtown Vancouver
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is AED 380 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 380
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,312 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 22 March 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
3.5 out of 5
550 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR
The price is AED 350 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 350
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Clean room. Parking overnight is $$"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
3 out of 5
2080 SW River Drive, Portland, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 437 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
AED 437
AED 507 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,832 reviews)
"The only thing that I can say about this was the parking was bad I had to park across the street because I had a trailer in a garage where I barely fit"

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro
3 out of 5
3133 Ne Shute Rd, Hillsboro, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,791 reviews)
All good, except...
"Everything was great except they put us on the 4th floor directly under the rear parking light on the back of the building, and we checked in promptly at 3:00."

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro
Inn at Northrup Station
Inn at Northrup Station
3 out of 5
2025 NW Northrup Street, Portland, OR
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,988 reviews)
"Love everything about this gem…can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Inn at Northrup Station
Memoir Buckman
Memoir Buckman
4 out of 5
1010 Southeast Ash Street, Portland, OR
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Moda Center and Lloyd Center ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The staff were very kind and helpful. The property was clean and easy to locate and navigate. I would recommend this stay to any of my friends."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Memoir Buckman
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Portland

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
3756
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this city.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Dirty, many homeless people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Did not stay in Portland. Was just in and out of the airport to go elsewhere in Oregon.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I was born & raised in Portland. I had a business trip there, & used it as an opportunity to visit my parents, while there.

3/5 - Okay

BN

Not many food places were open nearby.

2/5 - Disappointing

RR

Very dirt. Three times more homeless tents on sidewalks, and off the interstate. I can't beilieve the city allows that.