Kerns
Portland





Popular places to visit

Eastbank Esplanade
Explore the lovely green spaces of Eastbank Esplanade and also enjoy the cycling trails in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Steel Bridge
Study the beautiful architecture of this early 20th-century bridge and watch its middle section lift to allow the passage of tall ships and boats.

Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.

Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
Things to do

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures

The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls

All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in Kerns

Eastside Lodge
A great cheap option in a great location. It's simple and effective on a budget.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

KEX Portland
The KEX Portland was amazing. I stayed for 3 nights in a 4 mixed bunk bed room. The beds were perfect size and quite comfortable, I’d recommend adding another pillow but either way I slept through the night. The comforter was thick and perfect to keep you warm thru the night. The storage below the ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Room was great and view from balcony was superb! Housekeeping came by couple times and refreshed towels and made the bed. No breakfast bar and I did not utilize the coffee area. Staff was great and always friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Checkin was worrysome. Key card did not work X 3. Maintenance came to "check batteries" and found it was locked from the inside. ???? made us concerned re: security. moved us to another room. Housekeeping came by first morning- said they would come back with towels. Never got clean towels and had ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
All perfect
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kerns

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.

Lloyd District
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.

Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, 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 SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.

Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Belmont and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Pearl District
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.
