Pearl District Travel Guide

Portland
Pearl District
Stay in a hotel here as a base to enjoy this fascinating neighborhood’s offerings, from morning coffee to late-night arts.

Portland’s Pearl District is a lively neighborhood with restaurants, parks, boutiques and galleries alongside homes and offices. Come to the festivals and events throughout the year for eclectic entertainment and fun activities.

Once a district of abandoned warehouses, the Pearl has been revitalized as a model urban center, serving the needs of its residents and providing appeal to tourists. The key to the district’s success is the ability to live, work and play in close proximity. Notice the interesting historic architecture now transformed into offices, condos, lofts and galleries. Join the mix by staying in one of the high-end or boutique hotels and walking throughout the area.

Plan your days or simply browse. Start with coffee, a Portland specialty. Spend a few hours selecting something to read from the 1 million volumes in Powell’s City of Books. Shop for one-of-a-kind fashion in numerous boutiques. Have lunch of Peruvian, Argentinean, Vietnamese, Mediterranean or American cuisine or in a brewpub. Many bars and restaurants offer early happy hours or late-night desserts.

Visit one of the First Thursday celebrations occurring monthly. Dozens of galleries open their doors in the evening for free admission to artists’ showings. Restaurants have special happy hours and some boutiques support the celebration. In the summer the First Thursday Street Market stretches for several blocks. On weekends from March through Christmas Eve the Portland Saturday Market near the Willamette River provides more arts, crafts and food.

Stroll along the river or walk or bike to the Pearl’s neighborhood parks. The Fields Park near the river has a huge playground. With shade and grassy areas, the North Park Blocks is a great space to relax. Look for its unique dog bowl fountain. Put your feet in the Jamison Square Park fountain of water cascading over rocks into shallow pools.

The Pearl District is the northern part of downtown Portland just west of the river. If you drive, use one of the underground or aboveground parking structures scattered around the neighborhood. Consider being like a local and renting a bike to get around.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Pearl District

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
3.5 out of 5
550 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR
The price is ₹6,937 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹6,937
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Very clean rooms and very friendly staff. Thank you."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
3.5 out of 5
354 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR
The price is ₹9,922 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
₹9,922
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,514 reviews)
"The pool is super fun for kids. Open late (until 11pm). Rooms are spacious and clean. Attached restaurant seemed to have good tavern like food options. Very reasonably priced for downtown Portland hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District
Harlow Hotel
Harlow Hotel
2.5 out of 5
722 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
The price is ₹9,680 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹9,680
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"Wish there were more parking opportunities that weren’t $24 a day but that’s ok. Still very nice inside!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Harlow Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
4 out of 5
425 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR
The price is ₹11,977 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹11,977
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre and valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I love this hotel. Nice staff, convenient and clean."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
3 out of 5
1150 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR
The price is ₹12,423 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
₹12,423
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
For Knicks
"This was the first hotel that we could have our pets in the room. Yes the charge was high, but well worth it. We didn’t want to have to keep our pets in our car in the parking garage during the Nicks/ Blazer game (Knicks won). Great breakfast, very accommodating staff!!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
3 out of 5
7101 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
The price is ₹7,080 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹7,080
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,961 reviews)
Very nice for the price
"Very affordable! No frills, Clean room, comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Pearl District

Nob Hill showing street scenes

Nob Hill

While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Mission Theater or Nathan Loeb House, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.

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Goose Hollow

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Washington Park 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.

Goose Hollow
Downtown Portland featuring boating, picnicking and a bay or harbour

Downtown Portland

4/5(42 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Portland
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Lloyd District

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd 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.

Lloyd District
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Eliot

While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city.

Eliot
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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.

Kerns


Pearl District Travel Guide