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.
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.
Pittock Mansion
Enjoy “the best view in Portland” from this well-maintained stately mansion in the West Hills.
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.
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
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Our pick of the best Northwest Portland Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Pretty clean and easy check in.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Staff are friendly, food at the restaurant tastes good at a reasonable price. We liked modern furniture, clean look, hot shower, warm lightning, etc. We became a member for the hotel group.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Yes it was very nice. Appreciated that we didn't have to stop for breakfast on our way home.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Harlow Hotel
I would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Portland-NW Downtown by IHG
Staff was nice and helpful. The 3rd floor never stopped smelling like pot. Boo
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Inn at Northrup Station
Nice big room in a very good location. Staff were very helpful and recommended food options near by.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
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 University Park Community Center and Portland International Raceway.
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.
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 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.
Cedar Hills
While you're in Cedar Hills, take in top sights like Cedar Hills Crossing and jump on the metro at Millikan Way Station to see more of the city.
