Northwest Portland Travel Guide
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Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park
Top hotels in Northwest Portland
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
"The only thing we didn’t like was that the hotel garage would fill up and we then had to find our own parking in the neighborhood."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
"Great hotel! Staff was awesome. Super clean and up-to-date from lobby to room. Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of self-served options. Plenty of seating so never a wait. Valet parking was simple and quick. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
The Hoxton, Portland
"Just a wonderful experience. Real friendly staff and clean room"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
"The hotel was without hot water and we weren’t able to shower for two nights"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
"The rooms were nice but the pool was very small and when we went for breakfast well within the time line given we found way too many people in the area and not enough food. The juices were empty, the oatmeal was empty and dried at the bottom of the pot, and there was a lot of biscuits broken next ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown by IHG
"Great hotel, good location close to downtown, which made it easy to get an Uber to and from,. I also like the parking because it was gated and secured plus a lot more affordable, compared to other hotels in the nearby area. They had free breakfast so I didn’t get an opportunity to make it because ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Northwest Portland
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
