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About Portland
Including tips for the best time to visit Portland
Divided by the Willamette River, Oregon's largest city has earned a reputation for its cuisine, creativity and sustainability. Seemingly everywhere you look, another independent retailer and craft brewery is setting up shop, while vast green spaces make the urban sprawl almost bucolic.
Portland is renowned for its food and drink scenes, due to its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Willamette Valley. Chefs and mixologists are especially drawn to the area's fresh, accessible ingredients and creative energy. In town, you'll find no less than 70 craft breweries and more food carts than you can count. Coffee culture is equally strong in Portland, with Stumptown Coffee Roasters leading the pack.
No matter what Portland neighbourhood you find yourself in, nature is within easy reach. Thanks to eco-forward urban planning policies, roughly one third of the city is covered in trees. Forest Park sprawls over 20 square kilometres, while Washington Park is home to the Hoyt Arboretum, International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden. Meanwhile, Mount Hood, wine country and the Oregon Coast are all less than a two-hour's drive away.
Overcast skies are common in Portland – this is the Pacific Northwest, after all – but indoor activities are plentiful. You could fill an entire afternoon exploring Powell's City of Books, one of the largest independent bookstores in the world. For art lovers, the Portland Art Museum showcases Native American and Northwest art as well as paintings by famous Impressionists. It's also worth visiting Pittock Mansion for its downtown views.
Tonight
From £66 per night
Next weekend
From £129 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | US$10 = £8.02 |
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| Average weekend price | £92 per night |
| Average weekday price | £90 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Portland
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Portland
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Portland Art Museum
0.4 miles from city centre
Portland reviews
What other travellers say about Portland
We enjoyed the area around our hotel, very much.
26 April 2024
We enjoyed the area around our hotel, very much. It was the Northwest section of Portland. It was by Old Town and by China Town. It was also close to the waterway path, along the River. It felt safe. It felt up-lifting.
I enjoyed the city however do not recommend walking at night...
25 April 2024
I enjoyed the city however do not recommend walking at night downtown. The Ghost tour was not worth the time however the restaurants and food trucks were amazing. Highly recommend Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod and the Japanese Gardens.
Enjoyed the nature and greenery.
22 April 2024
Enjoyed the nature and greenery. Went to Providence Park for Timbers soccer match and would highly recommend. I liked Washington Park with the Japanese Gardens and Rose Test Gardens. Liked walking around Powell's Books. Really enjoyed walking around NW District neighborhood, and eating at Sweet Bacon Cafe and Scottie's Pizza Parlor. Recommend staying at Inn at Northrup Station in NW District or the Tiny Digs Hotels in Kerns neighborhood in East Portland. Enjoyed Screen Door restaurant at East Portland. Trail Blazers Basketball game at Moda Center was fine. There is a lot of homeless and possible drug use around downtown Pearl District. Never felt threatened or in danger but definitely need to be cautious.
I came up for the afternoon to look at an item I may...
19 April 2024
I came up for the afternoon to look at an item I may purchase. Portland is a pretty area, but I did not take in any of the sites: no time to. If you have to stay over night AVOID the airport Shilo Inn!!
We had a wonderful adventure in Portland including seeing...
16 April 2024
We had a wonderful adventure in Portland including seeing the "Troll" which was the last one of the 6 in the Northwest for us!! We also enjoyed the Pittock Mansion tour and Washington Park. It was all in all a beautiful stay and adventure.
Absolutely loved the country.
18 March 2024
Absolutely loved the country. We saw so much! The falls, the coast, the bridges. So incredible. We are not super touristy..so we kept out of the downtown areas. We eat relatively simple so the market was amazing to get most of our food. Getting around in our rental car was so easy. We loved the 55 mph limit on the freeways. The only downfall that we saw was the unfortunate homeless. Sadly that seems to be everywhere now though. So, we did not let that bother us at all. Everything was amazing.
Popular places to stay in Portland
Stay in some of the best accommodation Portland has to offer
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The Secret Garden Southeast Portland, Portland
From £94 per night
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Serene Oasis Getaway with Sauna and a swim spa. Southwest Portland, Portland
From £284 per night
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Duplex in Alberta Art District Portland, United States
From £235 per night
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Forest Park Sanctuary Northwest District, Portland
From £204 per night
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Boutique Style Apartment in the heart of SE Southeast Portland, Portland
From £152 per night
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