Downtown Portland

Portland

Downtown Portland featuring boating, a bay or harbor and picnicing
Downtown Portland which includes street scenes and a city
Downtown Portland featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city
Downtown Portland featuring a city and signage
Downtown Portland featuring a high rise building and a city

Find it all—food, shopping, events, and nature—right in the heart of the city.

Downtown Portland, Oregon, is a food-lover’s dream. Everywhere you look—on sidewalks, throughout parks, in parking lots, and on street corners—you will see both restaurants and food carts. The mobile dining phenomenon has taken hold in this city, which is home to more than 470 carts offering fare from Greek gyros to Czech goulash, from tacos to waffles. Some carts even have covered seating areas so that you can enjoy a low-cost meal even in wet weather.

There are also many affordable restaurants if you what you dig is a sit-down meal. Cafes and restaurants which use organic, locally sourced ingredients can be spotted just about everywhere.

After consuming a wonderful meal, you will be ready to hit the streets. The Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a popular area of downtown Portland it attracts bikers, rollerbladers, and those who simply appreciate a stroll beneath the trees. Many large festivals are held here during the summer months, including some of the events on the Portland Rose Festival calendar.

Portland is a magnet for festivals, and more than 300 events a year take place in Pioneer Courthouse Square, the cultural hub of the city. Regardless of when you decide to visit, you are bound to be downtown for a festival, concert, or, in the summer, a free movie in the amphitheatre.

Downtown Portland is a shopper’s delight. From clothing staples like Ann Taylor to more eclectic shops like 360 Vinyl, there is a store for every taste. Visitors will find clothing, books, music, jewellery, health and beauty, home goods, and even a candy shop in the downtown area.

Major downtown attractions include the Portland Museum of Art and Powell’s City of Books. Powell’s covers an entire block and contains over one million titles at any one time. The events and attractions are always changing visit Downtown Portland’s website for recommendations on where to eat, stay, and enjoy your time while in the area, as well as in-the-know information about up-and-coming locales.


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Top hotels in Downtown Portland

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

3.5 out of 5
550 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR
The price is P5,875 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,875
P6,883 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,910 reviews)
"The staff at the hotel may have been the friendliest hotel staff I have ever been around. They would greet me when I was coming in or leaving, open doors for me, and seemed to remember me."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is P5,892 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P5,892
P6,867 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,686 reviews)
"Its wasn’t bad. I didnt like the $80 per night parking for a small truck considered oversized. Also, there was only one guy running all the tables in the restaurant for breakfast. He did ok, but they could use another person."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

4 out of 5
319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR
The price is P7,403 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P7,403
P8,760 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
"The lobby in the hotel is gorgeous. The restaurant that you can access is not directly associated with the hotel so you can't charge to your room but food is excellent."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

4 out of 5
601 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
The price is P6,916 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,916
P8,023 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
The price is P6,788 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,788
P7,874 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean, high quality amenities"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Dossier Hotel

Dossier Hotel

4.5 out of 5
750 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,192 reviews)
"Staff was exceptional. I appreciated the blend of old world and new world interior design elements. Good walking distance to Major restaurants."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Dossier Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland

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Goose Hollow

If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre and hop on the metro to see more the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.

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Central Eastside

While you're in Central Eastside, take in top sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River, and hop on the metro to see more the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.

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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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Alphabet Historic District

Consider a visit to Trevett-Nunn House and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Alphabet Historic District. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop.

Alphabet Historic District
Nob Hill showing street scenes

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 the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.

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Lloyd District

Moda Center and Lloyd Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.

Lloyd District

Downtown Portland