Northwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pittock Mansion
A beautifully restored example of a bygone era stands proudly and offers spectacular views of Portland and beyond.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Our pick of the best Northwest Portland Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Great stay. Front desk very helpful. Getting into our room early in the morning was very helpful minor note: when we entered room 734 on 10/20, there was an empty water bottle on the floor & a pair of black panties. We threw both away and all was fine
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Excellent, personable staff in a clean, modern hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Variety in breakfast and room was spacious. Kitchen with stove and fridge. Nice experience.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Harlow Hotel
Place was quiet and very peaceful. A few things to be aware of: 1) You cannot just walk in the front door. You would need to ring a bell and a front desk person needs to be present to unlock it. Once you checked in, you can use your room key to unlock the front door on your own. 2) Password for WiFi ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Hoxton Portland
Check in and Bar staff were amazing, highly recommend ☺️
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Ice machine and room refrigerator not working
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
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.
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 Moda Center and University Park Community Center.
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 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.
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.
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.
