Hawthorne District Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Hawthorne District
Popular places to visit
Hawthorne Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hawthorne Theatre during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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 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 Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Hawthorne District
The Paramount Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"The Hotel and staff were great. The Hotel and rooms were very nice and clean. The Rooftop restaurant has a great view but the food was just ok. The only thing I didn’t appreciate was that there is ALOT of homeless people in that area. Unfortunately I did not feel safe even walking across the street ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Great location for walking around portland. Very clean and staff are amazing. Only real negative is the cost to park your vehicle. Very expensive!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Good"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Staff was friendly. There's no lift to second floor so if you have bags or trouble carrying them up stairs then I don't recommend. Room was very poor condition, although clean. The door handles seemed to be put upside down so we had difficulty accessing entry. The bolt lock was coming off wall, cracked ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"We've stayed at the Mark Spencer Hotel several times. We've enjoyed it, even though its an older building. I think the only thing I dislike is the small parking garage."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne District
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
