Downtown
Portland
Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Downtown
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel has two fantastic restaurants/bars that serve excellent food and drinks. The location is super convenient, right in the heart of downtown and very close to public transportation, which makes getting around incredibly easy. The only downside were the linens and pillows. The pillows had an ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Easy parking, helpful and friendly staff, good location and lovely spacious suite.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
excellent restaurant
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
This hotel is clean and conveniently located to the airport. It is also a short distance from the Grotto, which is a must see attraction. The breakfast is not included, so we didn’t eat there. My review is four stars due to the lack of security. The elevators do not need key access and it is not ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Breakfast was good . Parking was easy to get in and out. Room was a little bit small but clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hampton Inn Portland-Airport
Attitude at the front desk was the issue. Like walking on eggshells. The rest of the staff were quite nice.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
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.
Southwest Portland
Custer City Park and Sam Jackson Park are top sights in Southwest Portland, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop to see more sights in the area.
Northwest Portland
If you're spending time in Northwest Portland, check out sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop.
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.
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.
South Portland
Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River are top sights in South Portland, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop to see more sights in the area.
