Northwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Portland
Popular places to visit
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
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.
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
Willamette River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Willamette River during your travels in Northwest Portland.
St. Johns Bridge
St. Johns Bridge is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Pittock Mansion
Enjoy “the best view in Portland” from this well-maintained stately mansion in the West Hills.
Burnside Bridge
Find out about the history of Portland when you take a trip to Burnside Bridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Northwest Portland Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Clean room Staff
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
The rooms are new and clean with a refrigerator and great views (especially if you can see the park across the street). The staff were friendly and accommodating both at the front desk and at the restaurant. This will now be our hotel home when we have to stop in Portland.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Spacious rooms, attentive staff, excellent condition, and good walking index!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Harlow Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Hoxton Portland
Friendly and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Great location, friendly staff and the room was very clean
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
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.
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 Moda Center and University Park Community Center.
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.
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.
Northwest Portland Travel Guide
Are there hotels near Northwest Portland?
- Downtown Portland Hotels
- Northeast Portland Hotels
- Pearl District Hotels
- Southwest Portland Hotels
- North Portland Hotels
- Lloyd District Hotels
- Nob Hill Hotels
- Kerns Hotels
- Alphabet Historic District Hotels
- Eliot Hotels
- Old Town Chinatown Hotels
- Goose Hollow Hotels
- Cedar Mill Hotels
- West Haven-Sylvan Hotels
- Hillside Hotels
