St. Johns Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
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
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in St. Johns
The Paramount Hotel
They don’t offer a breakfast bar. The coffee is the hotel lobby now, which is fine with us. We always pick the Paramount hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Staff is very friendly, residential area close to shops ans restaurant. Mae at the front desk is exceptional!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Cleanliness, quiet ac/heat fan, comfortable, breakfast appreciated, self parking
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was great, perfect lounge with a happy hour to grab a drink and hang out while on your laptop, central enough in downtown to walk to many a place and grab a bite, clean room, polite staff
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Be aware, no free breakfast. The staff was very friendly and the area around the property was easy to navigate.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Breakfast was good . Parking was easy to get in and out. Room was a little bit small but clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Johns
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 Heron Lakes Golf Club and Portland International Raceway.
Northwest Portland
While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Academy and Vancouver Farmers Market while you're in town.
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.
