Northwest Portland Travel Guide

Portland

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Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

8.4/10 (13 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

£61
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

£66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

£105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

£100
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

£100
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

£67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
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Top hotels in Northwest Portland

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
The price is £118 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£118
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
"The Cambria hotel was very modern and new looking. The staff was outstanding and helpful with a great, positive attitude. The room and bathroom were large with excellent amenities. The bed was comfortable. The location was a few blocks from Powell's bookstore (a landmark to visit). The area was safe ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

3.5 out of 5
354 NW 9th Ave Portland OR
The price is £106 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£106
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
The Hoxton, Portland

The Hoxton, Portland

4 out of 5
15 NW 4th Avenue Portland OR
The price is £106 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£106
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Hoxton, Portland
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District

Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District

4 out of 5
425 NW 9th Avenue Portland OR
The price is £135 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£135
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

3 out of 5
1150 NW 9th Avenue Portland OR
The price is £147 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£147
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Ok so this property has been upgraded with some nice touches: - Rooms now have manual light switches, notably in the bathrooms (so no motion light flooding the whole bathroom when nature calls in the middle of the night. - The pool area is nice and clean and gets used daily now. - There’s a fence ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Harlow Hotel

Harlow Hotel

2.5 out of 5
722 NW Glisan St Portland OR
The price is £93 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£93
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (895 reviews)
"Room and bathroom were clean. Lobby is basic and beginning to wear down. Staff interactions were purely utilitarian - not really there for customer service satisfaction, just for basic exchanges. Half of the time they were not at the front desk when we needed them (eg to store our luggage for us), ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Harlow Hotel
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Where to stay in Northwest Portland

Find the best Northwest Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northwest Portland
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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.

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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

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

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Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

Southeast Portland

Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

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Southwest Portland

Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Oregon Zoo and Terwilliger Boulevard Parkway. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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