Northwest Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
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.
Roseland Theater
You can enjoy a show at Roseland Theater on your trip to Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Willamette River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Willamette River during your travels in Northwest Portland.
St. Johns Bridge
St. Johns Bridge is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Burnside Bridge
Find out about the history of Portland when you take a trip to Burnside Bridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Northwest Portland
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Very comfortable and clean hotel. Location is very walkable, there are a couple of grocery stores, several restaurants and lots of shopping. Staff is excellent all around. Valet parking if you have a car is $59/night. Beds are comfy and linens felt on the newer side which was nice.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
We highly recommend this hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they really went out of their way for us. The room was very comfortable, clean, and in great condition. The facilities in the hotel were top-notch and the location is fantastic. What's not to like!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Clean room, great staff!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Harlow Hotel
Great hotel great price and convenient to bus lines, and union station plus all the old town attractions
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
we didn't have the breakfast - the staff was nice and it was all good we will be back!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Inn at Northrup Station
Fun place; great value
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
North Portland
Travellers love North Portland for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Moda Center and Portland International Raceway.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Historic Overlook House or Swan Island, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Kenton
While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station.
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.
