Ladd's Addition Travel Guide
Portland

Visit Ladd's Addition
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.

Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in Ladd's Addition

The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
It was fine but I’m concerned when the deposit will be refunded. Thank you
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Nice ad clean. Staff was nice
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Airport shuttle was helpful for me. The hot breakfast was a nice bonus. I found no restaurants for dinner within walking distance so that was inconvenient but overall a good quiet place to stay!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
I travel in and out of PDX about 10 times a year. Red Lion PDX is the best hotel for price, for EZ 24hr shuttle service, for great staff, and a nice collection of convenient microwave frozen breakfast and dinner options, and, the coffee in the lobby is ready at 4 AM every morning. Perfect for early ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Mark Spencer Hotel
Wonderful hotel with easy access to great restaurants and a secure parking garage.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ladd's Addition

Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.

Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Grand Central and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.

Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.

Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.

Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
