Astoria, OR

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Astoria which includes landscape views
Fort Stevens State Park featuring general coastal views, a sunset and building ruins
Fort Stevens State Park showing general coastal views, a beach and a sunset
Hanthorn Cannery Museum which includes a bay or harbor and boating
Astoria-Megler Bridge featuring general coastal views
Near the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, this relatively small Oregon city is filled with interesting stories and activities.

Visit Astoria, Oregon, to learn about life over the last several centuries for soldiers, riverboat operators, fishermen and others who lived near the Columbia River. Astoria’s riverside area provides insights to the city’s past and modern times. Ride the historic Astoria Riverfront Trolley, known as Old 300. Listen to tales of early salmon and tuna canning operations and see operations today focused on shrimp and sardines.

Check out the city’s museums. The Oregon Film Museum is a celebration of The Goonies and other movies filmed in Astoria and elsewhere in the state.

Across the street, the Flavel House Museum reveals how an affluent river captain lived in the late 1800s.

Learn about the history and treacherous conditions of the river separating Oregon and Washington at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The Hanthorn Cannery Museum has even more specific information related to the century-long fish processing industry in Astoria.

Centuries of Clatsop County history are recounted in the Heritage Museum.

Next to the water, the Maritime Memorial and the surrounding park are relatively new. Individual squares on granite walls honor people who loved the river or made their lives on it. Stop to read interesting inscriptions of hundreds of honorees.

At the Liberty Theatre attend music performances of all types, along with poetry, dance and other eclectic events.

Climb Coxcomb Hill and the Astoria Column for excellent views of the city, the river and northward to Washington state.

Travel west of town to visit Fort Stevens State Park to understand the region’s preparedness for protecting the United States from the time of the Civil War through World War II.

See the Fort Clatsop National Memorial in Lewis and Clark National Historic Park to learn about the explorers’ early experiences.

Travel to Astoria from Portland in about 2 hours by car or from Seattle, Washington, in just over 3 hours. The presence of the Astoria-Megler Bridge completes a continuous highway through the United States along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada.

Astoria Riverwalk Inn

Astoria Riverwalk Inn

2 out of 5
400 Industry Street, Astoria, OR
$203 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$231 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Astoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,682 reviews)
Thank you
"I was running from trauma when I landed in Astoria and the staff was extremely kind and supporting. They helped me print the paperwork I needed and gave me a quiet comfortable room where I slept like a baby next to the sea."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Astoria Riverwalk Inn
Hotel Elliott

Hotel Elliott

3.5 out of 5
357 12th Street, Astoria, OR
$283 nightly
The price is $322 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$322 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Astoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very charming hotel with friendly staff conveniently located in town. Room was very clean and inviting."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hotel Elliott
Astoria Crest Motel

Astoria Crest Motel

2 out of 5
5366 Leif Erikson Dr, Astoria, OR
$191 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$217 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Astoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
Decent and Quiet Outside of Town
"Great location outside of town with a nice view of the Columbia River. The room didn’t have AC so it got hot and humid at night. However, they did provide a fan to help minimize the temperature as much as possible. The breakfast provided was decent and basic. Regardless, I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Astoria Crest Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tiny House Near Downtown Astoria

Tiny House Near Downtown Astoria

Astoria
Stay at this cottage in Astoria. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Uppertown Firefighters Museum and The Children's Museum and Astoria ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
Hideaway surprise
"Wonderful room, we enjoyed everything about our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Tiny House Near Downtown Astoria
Historic Downtown Riverview Flat, No. 2

Historic Downtown Riverview Flat, No. 2

Astoria
Stay at this apartment in Astoria. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Heritage Museum and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great location!
"The apartment had everything we needed. The location was outstanding…walking distance to 2 events we were attending, fun brewpubs, downtown shopping, and waterfront."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Historic Downtown Riverview Flat, No. 2
Uniontown Boat View Loft

Uniontown Boat View Loft

Astoria
Stay at this vacation home in Astoria. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Astoria Riverfront Trolley and Maritime ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Convenient clean easy to check in."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Uniontown Boat View Loft
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Astoria

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love the Fisher Poets Gathering.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love the city and the people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We Love Astoria... Bowpickers is our favorite ... Kaila over at Geno's is our girl...the custard King is our new found Love ... Thank you Astoria for another memorable year

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small town with tons of personality and great dining options.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Celebrated our 42nd anniversary as suggested by our daughter. So glad we did! It was President's Day weekend but not overly crowded. Visted the local area & a trip across the bridge. The fireplace in the hotel room made us want to stay inside!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Astoria is a great Beach. Everywhere we've ever stayed will not be as worse as the motel 6.

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