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 20 to Apr 21
AED 380
AED 443 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (2,361 reviews)
"Great location and excellent service. Staff were all friendly and happy to answer questions. We would definitely stay here again. Would love to see a water bottle refill station on premise for easy eco friendly water access."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
3 out of 5
7101 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
The price is AED 304 per night from May 5 to May 6
AED 304
AED 355 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,383 reviews)
"Decent hotel and close to the airport. Bed was comfortable but noisy if you are a restless sleeper. Shower pressure was ok."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
3 out of 5
12226 N JANTZEN DRIVE, Portland, OR
The price is AED 367 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 367
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,405 reviews)
"It was absolutely great"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
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! (1,817 reviews)
"It was lovely. Staff was welcoming on arrival and very friendly as we enjoyed our stay. The kitchenette was incredibly helpful for the issues I have with food sensitivities. While it is clear to the consumer's eye, that there have not been any updates for a while, they've kept it clean and it doesn't ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro
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 Portland Japanese ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"It was great and beautiful, but there is no parking and the bar next-door kept us up extremely late on Friday and Saturday night."

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Memoir Buckman
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! (2,000 reviews)
"Excellent location and wonderful customer service!"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Inn at Northrup Station
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
3696
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
1217
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
192
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
104
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.