Northwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Portland
Popular places to visit
Powell's City of Books
Perfect for a rainy-day visit, this famous bookstore is a wonderful spot to visit any day. Browse for hours amid its 1 million books.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Willamette River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Willamette River during your travels in Northwest Portland.
Roseland Theater
You can enjoy a show at Roseland Theater on your trip to Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
St. Johns Bridge
St. Johns Bridge is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Burnside Bridge
Find out about the history of Portland when you take a trip to Burnside Bridge. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Hopscotch Portland Immersive Art Experience
Our pick of the best Northwest Portland Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Cambrian hotel is perfectly located to enjoy Portland. Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. I was alone for part of my stay and felt perfectly safe..
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
We stay here often. It's a great location.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
They were out of half of the breakfast menu, no to go containers and very short staffed. The majority of the staff we encountered were not concerned about taking care of their guests or making sure we had what we needed. Would not stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Harlow Hotel
Very clean, huge room, any toiletry needed, cafe downstairs to use too
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Breakfast was great! Clean rooms and comfy bed!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Hoxton Portland
Staff 👍
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Portland
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 Heron Lakes Golf Club and Portland International Raceway.
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center 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.
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.
Cedar Hills
While you're in Cedar Hills, take in top sights like Commonwealth Lake Park and jump on the metro at Millikan Way Station to see more of the city.
