North Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Take your seat for ice hockey games or concerts at a vast arena that also serves as a memorial to war veterans.
Swan Island
You can find out about the history of Portland with a visit to Swan Island. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Cathedral Park
Go on a scenic walk or bicycle ride, browse public art and attend popular cultural events at this attractive riverfront park.
Jantzen Beach Center
During your trip to Portland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jantzen Beach Center. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Portland Expo Center
Learn about the events happening in Portland Expo Center during your trip to Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best North Portland Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
Nicely up to date hotel in general. Very nice! Enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast, nice jacuzzi, secure parking.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG
Great location, clean, helpful staff. All around great experience.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront by IHG
Breakfast menu was ok, you need to know though the specific times the kitchen closes for breakfast on certain days of the week. The menu was good, variety too.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
Staff, amenities, cleanliness.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Portland - North
Always a pleasure staying here!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North Portland
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.
Overlook
While you're in Overlook, take in top sights like Swan Island or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at North Killingsworth Station or North Prescott Station.
Northwest Portland
While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Pittock Mansion or Hoyt Arboretum, 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 Columbia River while you're in town.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Nathan Loeb House or Trevett-Nunn House, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
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.
