Downtown Portland, OR

Portland
Downtown Portland - South Waterfront featuring a city and street scenes
Make time to explore the heart of the city and discover great food, shopping and entertainment.

Any visit to Portland’s downtown district should start in Pioneer Courthouse Square, the cultural hub of the city. It’s likely your trip will coincide with one of the more than 300 events that take place in the square each year. You are bound to catch a festival, concert or, in the summer, a free movie in the amphitheater.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park is also a popular area of downtown Portland, with wide pathways to bike, blade or walk along beneath the trees. A number of larger festivals are held here over the summer, including some of the events on the Portland Rose Festival calendar. 

Shoppers, foodies and culture buffs are catered to as well in the downtown area. The major attractions include the Portland Museum of Art and Powell’s City of Books. Powell’s occupies an entire block and contains over one million titles at any one time. 

On sidewalks, throughout parks and in parking lots you’ll see evidence of Portland’s mobile dining phenomenon. The city lays claim to more than 470 food carts, usually grouped in “pods” and offering a range of tastes from Greek gyros to Czech goulash, tacos to waffles. Some pods set up covered seating areas so even in wet weather you can enjoy a low-cost meal. 

For more traditional restaurants, Portland does not disappoint. There are many options for quality food at a reasonable prices. You will find plenty of cafes and restaurants using organic, locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast and brunch are treated with as much respect, and often innovation, as any other meal. 
With accommodation options to suit all budgets, Downtown Portland is a good home base for exploring the area.


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Downtown Portland Hotel Deals

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 NT$2,664 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$2,664
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"I felt respected it was nice."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Moxy Portland Downtown
Moxy Portland Downtown
3 out of 5
585 SW 10TH AVENUE, Portland, OR
The price is NT$3,159 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$3,159
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)
"The staff was super kind, they let me check in a few hours early which I was grateful for. The decor is definitely a party vibe with a check in counter connected to a bar, so it feels a little more fitting for adults as opposed to families with young kids. The room was compact but very cozy! I had ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Moxy Portland Downtown
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is NT$3,002 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$3,002
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,789 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean. Everything looked amazing. Bed was super comfortable and the pillows were heaven!"

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

The Paramount Hotel
Hotel Lucia
Hotel Lucia
4 out of 5
400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
The price is NT$2,994 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$2,994
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this boutique hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Friendly, clean, and centrally located."

Reviewed on 2024/3/23

Hotel Lucia
Mark Spencer Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel
3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave, Portland, OR
The price is NT$4,825 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
NT$4,825
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,058 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful. I do wish they had recovered more staffing post-covid. Linen service wasn't automatic and same for morning meals. The coffee cafe was terrific, though"

Reviewed on 2024/3/24

Mark Spencer Hotel
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,090 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$3,090
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,396 reviews)
"Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 2024/3/21

University Place Hotel & Conference Center
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Portland

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Goose Hollow

4.5/5(275 area reviews)

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

Goose Hollow
Pearl District showing a city

Pearl District

4.5/5(527 area reviews)

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.

Pearl District
Nob Hill which includes street scenes

Nob Hill

While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Mission Theater or Nathan Loeb House, and hop on the metro to see more the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.

Nob Hill
Moda Center which includes signage

Lloyd District

3.5/5(967 area reviews)

Lloyd Center and Moda 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
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Hosford-Abernethy

If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.

Hosford-Abernethy
Find the statue of beloved Portland mayor Vera Katz near OMSI and grab an iconic view of the city skyline.
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Buckman

If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Hawthorne District or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.

Buckman


Downtown Portland, OR