Downtown Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Portland Art Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Portland Art Museum during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Keller Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Keller Auditorium during your stay in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
You can find out about the history of Portland with a trip to Pioneer Courthouse Square. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Roseland Theater
You can enjoy a show at Roseland Theater on your trip to Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
The Paramount Hotel
Great central location. Easy to walk to great restaurants and other attractions.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Was unaware of breakfast if there was any. The room was okay, pretty beat up to be honest. But overall it was a nice place, my one visit was good, not great . Great views though
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Yes.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Clean and kind
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Clean room, they had games to borrow which was super fun, convenient location close to the waterfront.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Our room was clean and quiet. They staff was super helpful and extremely friendly! Enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Oregon Rail Heritage Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont 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 Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
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.
