Downtown Portland

Portland
Downtown Portland featuring street scenes 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 RM394 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM394
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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 27 Mar 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 RM467 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM467
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (571 reviews)
"Definitely skews younger and very noisy but they have a white noise machine and ear plugs so I really didn’t notice it aside from during the day. Great service, room, and lobby with food and drinks."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Moxy Portland Downtown
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount Hotel
3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
The price is RM443 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM443
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,790 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean. Everything looked amazing. Bed was super comfortable and the pillows were heaven!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

The Paramount Hotel
Hotel Lucia
Hotel Lucia
4 out of 5
400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
The price is RM443 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM443
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 23 Mar 2024

Hotel Lucia
Mark Spencer Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel
3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave, Portland, OR
The price is RM714 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM714
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 24 Mar 2024

Mark Spencer Hotel
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR
The price is RM456 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM456
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,400 reviews)
"It’s very nice place."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

University Place Hotel & Conference Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland

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

Nob Hill
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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
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 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 Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.

Buckman
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Eliot

While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.

Eliot

Downtown Portland