Northwest Portland Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Northwest Portland
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 Northwest Portland
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
"Nice location! Convenient to Powell Books and Whole Foods. Lots of restaurants and easy access to the street cars."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
"This hotel was very nice, exceeded our expectations. The breakfast was great and very expansive, the hotel feels new, the room (family suite) was spacious and we loved the rooftop deck and the security. We would’ve liked a hot tub, but everything else about the hotel was great. And a good location ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
The Hoxton Portland
"Loved it!"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
"Great facility. Well designed and clean. The front desk staff varied in helpfulness which is my only negative thing to say about my stay."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
"We enjoyed our stay for a graduation. I liked the breakfast, I just wished there was bacon every day… first world problems! Ha!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Harlow Hotel
"hotel itself was great. location was close to all i needed in portland but may be undesirable for folks not used to seeing the homeless of portland."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 Sam Jackson Park and Sellwood Bridge. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
