Downtown Portland

Portland
Downtown Portland which includes a bay or harbour, picnicking and boating
Downtown Portland featuring street scenes and a city
Downtown Portland featuring a city, street scenes and night scenes
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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 S$150 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
S$150
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,477 reviews)
"Staff friendly"

Reviewed on 19 Nov,2024

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 S$161 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$161
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Just the dopest hotel ever"

Reviewed on 19 Nov,2024

Moxy Portland Downtown
Mark Spencer Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel
3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave, Portland, OR
The price is S$141 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
S$141
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 22 Nov,2024

Mark Spencer Hotel
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is S$187 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$187
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 11 Nov,2024

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
1355 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR
The price is S$158 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
S$158
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,238 reviews)
"Consistently solid experience. Hôtel is clean and excellent attention to detail"

Reviewed on 21 Nov,2024

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 S$180 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
S$180
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,007 reviews)
The Benson
"Bathroom vanity was very small, but it is an older landmark hotel. Mattress was extremely comfortable. Restaurant service and food was quite good."

Reviewed on 21 Nov,2024

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland

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Goose Hollow

4.5/5(3 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 of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.

Goose Hollow
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Pearl District

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

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

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Lloyd District

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.

Lloyd District
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Hosford-Abernethy

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

Hosford-Abernethy
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Buckman

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

Buckman

Downtown Portland