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 theatre scene 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
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Overlook Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Overlook
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.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda 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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre 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.