East Columbia Travel Guide
Portland
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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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Oregon Convention Center, a top convention centre in Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in East Columbia
Portlander Inn and Marketplace
"Very friendly and helpful, but an older hotel"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Portland - North
"Not really sure why they advertise free breakfast. All there was were a few granola bars and three mandarins. We constantly had to ask them to refill the “breakfast”. And they stood there and made sure everyone only takes one. I’m sorry, but I don’t consider one granola bar and one mandarin breakfast. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Stay here often. Recommend for theater or downtown stay."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Moxy Portland Downtown
"The location was good.. The tv was not working during our stay and there were writings on the ceiling, i wish they would paint over it."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
"The pillows are sheets smell awful. I complained twice and they couldn’t do anything to make the smell go away. The towels were cleaned but the sheets and the pillows. The bad smells are from inside the pillows and inside the mattress. I have never smell anything that bad in any hotel."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
"Beautiful spot. Great central location. Wifi was a bit patchy."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Columbia
Downtown Portland
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.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue 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 Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
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.
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 Sellwood Bridge. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
