Northwest Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Northwest Portland attractions

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Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

8.4/10 (13 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

NZ$140
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

NZ$230
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

NZ$152
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

NZ$223
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

NZ$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

NZ$230
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
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Our pick of the best Northwest Portland Hotel Deals

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
The price is NZ$242 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$242
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (787 reviews)
"Solo traveler stayed for 3 nights, worked remotely during day and pleasure in the evenings. Pros: Great neighborhood, lots of restaurants walking distance, grocery store near by, being a female felt pretty safe, hotel has a restaurant, hotel checkin was easy, there is valet parking for your car, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

3.5 out of 5
354 NW 9th Ave Portland OR
The price is NZ$237 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$237
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,252 reviews)
"The location vallet, reception, pool, elevator all good. The carpet needs cleaned. Feels a bit bare bones with no second end table and other little things like that. Filter in heat/cool system needs replacing. Carpet in room was so dirty my socks were dark brown by the end of two days. The carpet ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
The Hoxton, Portland

The Hoxton, Portland

4 out of 5
15 NW 4th Avenue Portland OR
The price is NZ$237 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$237
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Hoxton, Portland
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District

Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District

4 out of 5
425 NW 9th Avenue Portland OR
The price is NZ$301 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$301
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"It was good, not great. Breakfast was good but staff couldn’t be bothered to care we were eating there. Cute rooms."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

3 out of 5
1150 NW 9th Avenue Portland OR
The price is NZ$330 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$330
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Had what we needed"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2333 Nw Vaughn St Portland OR
The price is NZ$238 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$238
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Property was clean and nice staff comes with free breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Northwest Portland

Find the best Northwest Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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 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.

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Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

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.

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Southwest Portland

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

Northwest Portland Travel Guide

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