Overlook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Swan Island
You can find out about the history of Portland with a visit to Swan Island. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops 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.

Oregon Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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 Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities

Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour

Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Our pick of the best Overlook Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Free shuttle service was greatly appreciated
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Paramount Hotel
The room was cozy and comfy for my small family.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Thanks... I'll be back!!!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Could easily hear neighbors up above, especially when they took a shower, it sounded like a freight train. Room is much larger than we expected, bed comfortable, no creamer only empty used package.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Staff was informative, all amenities accessible.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Staff was excellent (check-in, check-out, greeting us, cleaning staff, restaurant staff). Bed comfortable, standard amenities (no microwave in room), cube fridge in room. Plenty of space to spread out for our double queen room. 10 drive to airport.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Overlook

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.

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.

Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.
