Island Station Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Island Station
Popular places to visit
Elk Rock Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elk Rock Island during your travels in Milwaukie. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
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
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.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Our pick of the best Island Station Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
"Wonderful location, very nice sized room, well appointed. All around great. There was a a $25 per day parking lot with in and out privileges right across from the hotel. You don’t need thee hotel’s $60 per day valet parking."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"I loved everything all was amazing we could have used some more sugars in our coffee packs maybe consider putting4 instead of 2 in the bags all everything else was wonderful"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Easy to get to, parking was validated and good wifi for working. The rooms are worn down and the door handles are a lift up which is strange but it worked for a few nights. It was close to a good Sushi restaurant and was quiet."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"No convenient self parking & valet is $52."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
"I appreciate Micah at the front desk, he’s helpful!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
"We enjoyed the ambiance and history of the hotel. Classic with a modern feel."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Island Station
Sellwood-Moreland
Well liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre 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.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Portland Mercado.
