Portland State University is an ideal place to start out your day in Southwest Portland. This modern university is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other sights like Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum to really experience what the area has to offer.
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Mark Spencer Hotel
Downtown Portland
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Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PDX)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,784 reviews)
I love the location and the staff were great. No complaints about the room at all.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace
Downtown Portland
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Amenities were fantastic! Rooms were clean and spacious, lots of parking. Great location!
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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
Downtown Portland
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Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing hotel with restaurants clean and quiet treated like royalty! Safe and beautiful amenities and decor
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Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 368 reviews
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
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Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
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Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon
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Hopscotch Portland Immersive Art Experience
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Reviews of Portland State University
4.1
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Great Saturday outdoor market!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Convenient to freshman dorm side of campus. Recommend McMenamin's or Cheerful Tortoise if all in party are over 21.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Nice concept - buying up downtown to create a university. Not where I want my daughter to go. Regardless of the sad-wagon opinions about homelessness, my priority is the safety of my kids in college - in as much as they will give me a say. My daughter wanted to visit this school and the location and the lack of security anywhere - including unlocked doors to all the PSU buildings made it so I did not have to point out to her the safety concerns. Portland is a crappy town and PSU is located in the middle of that pile of crap.
5/5 - Excellent
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Every Saturday there is a fabulous farmers market with variety of flower, produce, and food vendors with fabulous food.
5/5 - Excellent
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Year round Saturday morning farmer's market at PSU.
3/5 - Okay
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RIGHT in the middle of the downtown area
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South Park Blocks
South Park Blocks is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Portland Art Museum
4.5/5(301 reviews)
Spend a day with European masters and Native American artists at one of Portland’s premier cultural attractions, the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest.
Keller Fountain Park
After visiting Keller Fountain Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Keller Auditorium
4.5/5(89 reviews)
Watch traveling Broadway productions and other shows in a beautiful downtown theater that's been packing in the crowds for more than a century.
KOIN Tower
After visiting KOIN Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront, or seek out the biking trails.
Portland City Hall
Admire the architecture of one of Portland’s most emblematic buildings and then browse the public art exhibitions and rose garden.
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The Paramount Hotel
808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
550 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR
Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1455 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR
University Place Hotel & Conference Center
310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
545 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR
Dossier Hotel
750 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR
The Hotel Zags Portland
515 Southwest Clay St, Portland, OR
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland
601 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
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