Downtown Portland, Oregon skyline with snowcapped Mount Hood under a pink sunrise sky

Cheap hotels in Portland, Oregon

Portland is known for its food scene, parks and neighborhoods full of character. Downtown and the Pearl District are the most convenient areas for visitors.

Finding cheap rooms in Portland, Oregon is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Portland is the start or end point for Columbia and Snake river cruises, which sail upriver toward eastern Washington and Idaho.

Where to find cheap rooms in Portland, Oregon

Downtown

Central hotels near the waterfront and light rail.

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Pearl District

Converted warehouses with galleries, shops and restaurants.

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Nob Hill / Northwest

Charming streets with boutiques and cafés.

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Lloyd District

Good-value hotels across the river, near the convention center.

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Near PDX Airport

Convenient for early flights.

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Map of cheap hotels in Portland, Oregon

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

When to book a cheap hotel in Portland, Oregon

July–September is dry and sunny, and the main river-cruise season; winter is wet but cheaper.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Portland before a river cruise?

Downtown and the Pearl District are the most convenient; your cruise line will confirm the embarkation point.

Does Oregon have a sales tax?

Oregon has no general sales tax, but hotel stays are subject to lodging taxes.

When is the best time to visit Portland?

Summer and early fall bring the driest weather.