North Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.

University of Portland
Explore the campus of University of Portland during your visit to Portland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Portland Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Portland Expo Center during your trip to Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Take your seat for ice hockey games or concerts at a vast arena that also serves as a memorial to war veterans.

Jantzen Beach Center
During your trip to Portland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jantzen Beach Center. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Portland International Raceway
Catch an event at Portland International Raceway and enjoy other activities in Portland such as cycling.Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour

Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Top hotels in North Portland

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Has a great restaurant with yummy burgers!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
Very helpful
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront by IHG
The Hotel got an issue probably fire or so, huge part of the building was smelling terrible and a lot toxic air inside de hall, and rooms! My room was affected, I was out for work and nobody notified me at all, I realized that significant part of the hotel was closed and "all" people were relocated ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG
Great location for access to Moda centre
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Portlander Inn and Marketplace
This was a rare miss. I've had 5 great stays, but this one was pretty bad. It all came down to the bathroom. Either there wasn't a fan, or the fan wasn't working. That was just an annoyance. The bad part was the shower. There was a tub and NO handles! I am disabled, and required assistance to enter ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Delta Park North Portland
Food and room were reasonable. Bathroom felt a bit cramped. There were some loitering/homeless folks outside, and didn't feel very secure while checking in a bit late at night.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Portland

Northwest Portland
While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.

Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbia River and Clark County Historical Museum while you're in town.

Eliot
While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.

Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.

Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.

Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
