Russell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 theatre scene 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.
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.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Our pick of the best Russell Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
Really loved, staying here. The view outside my window looking towards the Max was amazing. The only thing that really bothered me, was that the room had a refrigerator, but no microwave, if I wanted to reheat leftovers. I felt that I had to go out and waste food, because I couldnt eat it again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Room and overall hotel was good. Clean, bed was comfortable, and it was decently quiet for being in downtown Portland! The only downside is there was some miscommunication with the hotel staff and the amenities offered. We were told the bar and lounge was open until 1am. It was about 11:30 when my ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Great stay. On time airport shuttle. Staff are accommodating. Fast and easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Good 👍
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Mark Spencer Hotel
Great location, room was very nice with street view, staff were very kind. Great spot in downtown portland.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
This hotel has become the go-to when visiting friends. Reliable airport shuttle for pick-up & drop-off. Clean, comfortable, & spacious rooms. Only been to the restaurant once for dinner & food was delicious. Haven't yet timed a stay to try their breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Russell
East Portland
Consider a visit to Glendoveer Golf Course and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in East Portland. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at East 122nd Avenue Station or East 148th Avenue Station.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
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 Mall 205.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
