Nob Hill Travel Guide

Portland

Aerial drone view of Northwest Portland, Oregon, showing Forest Park, Nob Hill, and Willamette Heights with greenery, homes, and industrial areas along the Willamette River
Aerial drone view of Northwest Portland, Oregon, showing Forest Park, Nob Hill, and Willamette Heights with greenery, homes, and industrial areas along the Willamette River
This church was founded in 1889, and is the oldest Catholic diocese in Portland (the details of which can be found on the web site).

I drive by the church every day, though it is a little hard to see it through the freeway overpass.  Some of my first photos on Trover were of this structure.  It's really a gem, but you'll have to get here before 2pm on a weekday if you want to look inside.  That is the kind of discovery you can't hope to make at 1:57 pm and still get there in time.

Well, that will give me something to do the next time I come by.

https://stpatrickpdx.org
A picture of the church ( without the hagiography).

One of the secret #Architecture - al gems of Portland, Oregon.
One of the most beautiful structures in Portland.  If you wait around until sunset, you can catch it with a halo.

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Top hotels in Nob Hill

Inn at Northrup Station

Inn at Northrup Station

3 out of 5
2025 NW Northrup Street Portland OR
The price is Rp2.518.263 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.518.263
Rp2.921.184 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,162 reviews)
We loved our stay here, and would definitely stay again if we're ever in need of a hotel in Portland. Free coffee machine in the lobby at all times. Free breakfast from 6:30-9:30 includes bagels, toast, english muffins, yogurt, fruit, juice, cold cereals. Friendly front desk staff. The room we stayed ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Inn at Northrup Station
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is Rp1.608.975 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.608.975
Rp1.875.216 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,263 reviews)
Clean Room, GREAT VIEW and loved that checkout was at noon. My room had a walk in shower and separate tub that I did use to relax. It was so great :)

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Park Lane Suites and Inn

Park Lane Suites and Inn

2.5 out of 5
809 SW King Avenue Portland OR
The price is Rp1.421.758 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
Rp1.421.758
Rp1.649.239 total
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,670 reviews)
I love the room! There’s even a small kitchen inside

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

3 out of 5
165 NW Park Ave Portland OR
The price is Rp2.003.588 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp2.003.588
Rp2.324.162 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Moda Center and Oregon Zoo are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
This hotel was central to everything we wanted to see in Portland. It was clean, staff were all so kind, and the lobby space/restaurant/bar was a great place to pass time and work. I would recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Portland.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

3 out of 5
8439 Ne Columbia Blvd Portland OR
The price is Rp1.187.060 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.187.060
Rp1.376.990 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,939 reviews)
Good place to stay for a long layover wouldn’t want to spend more than a night there staff was chill smelled kinda weird but the shower was hot and they had a free shuttle

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

4 out of 5
1000 NE Multnomah Street Portland OR
The price is Rp1.945.591 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp1.945.591
Rp2.267.976 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was hot and found out temp unit didn’t work. Was offered a fan and then a different room at 1145 pm. Was not moving in middle of night. Water from sink and shower was brown. Was given 2 bottles of water to make up for it. Never again

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
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Other neighbourhoods around Nob Hill

Nob Hill showing signage and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Alphabet Historic District

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Alphabet Historic District
About 30 minutes east of Portland on Hwy 84 are a number of waterfalls, none more visible or famous than Multnomah.  Hardly hidden but a gem nonetheless.

Goose Hollow

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Goose Hollow
Pearl District which includes outdoor art

Pearl District

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Pearl District
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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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
Moda Center which includes signage

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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