Kerns Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A steel bridge over a river with people riding bicycles on the walkway.
A bridge with cyclists on a sunny day.
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A steel bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
A bridge with a metal framework and a pedestrian walkway over a river.

Stay near popular Kerns attractions

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Photo by Adam Seal
Open Photo by Adam Seal

Eastbank Esplanade

Explore the lovely green spaces of Eastbank Esplanade and also enjoy the cycling trails in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

NZ$150
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

NZ$155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

NZ$247
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

NZ$227
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

NZ$247
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
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Our pick of the best Kerns Hotel Deals

Eastside Lodge

Eastside Lodge

2 out of 5
949 E Burnside St Portland OR
The price is NZ$84 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$84
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,418 reviews)
"The reviews for this hotel are definitely fake because what I experienced was nothing close to the reviews. When I first arrived a guy in his truck tried to bully me for the parking spot, hair was found on the pillow and in the sheets, people hanging out outside somewhat loud for hours through the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Eastside Lodge
KEX Portland

KEX Portland

3.5 out of 5
100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland OR
The price is NZ$189 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$189
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (692 reviews)
"it was amazing and very much convenient"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

KEX Portland
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

3 out of 5
12226 N JANTZEN DRIVE Portland OR
The price is NZ$213 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$213
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

3 out of 5
7101 NE 82nd Ave Portland OR
The price is NZ$168 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$168
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,124 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly. Hotel was very clean for how old it is."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is NZ$214 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$214
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
The Paramount Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel

Mark Spencer Hotel

3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR
The price is NZ$216 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$216
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,554 reviews)
"Quick check in, nice staff, everything was good."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Mark Spencer Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Kerns

Find the best Kerns areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A theater marquee with 'Portland' and 'An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash' written on it.

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.

The Moda Center with a clear sky, trees, and a pedestrian area.

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.

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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.

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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.

A cable car system, a cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Southwest Portland

Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Sellwood Bridge. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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