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
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
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
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
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
Nob Hill which includes street scenes

Northwest Portland

If you're spending time in Northwest Portland, check out sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.

Northwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is SAR 567 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
SAR 567
SAR 661 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,474 reviews)
"Lovely hotel near the Arlene Schnitzer Auditorium."

Reviewed on 7 June 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 411 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 411
SAR 482 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,738 reviews)
"It was great."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
3 out of 5
8439 Ne Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 338 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 338
SAR 392 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,240 reviews)
"All ok. Except I wish the room wasn’t as far away from the elevator as it could be, but I guess they were really full."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,859 reviews)
"A positive experience. Would stay here again if needed to be in Hillsboro, OR."

Reviewed on 1 June 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! (2,042 reviews)
"Eclectic in every way…staff very friendly…very clean"

Reviewed on 3 June 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 Tom McCall ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful!"

Reviewed on 31 May 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
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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.