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

$262

per person

Mar 5 - Mar 7

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Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,838 reviews)

The staff were great and helpful. The parking was hard to maneuver around. The downfall is that the room had a horrendous odor. We had to keep the room super cold to keep the smell tolerable. Other than the hard parking and the awful odor, everything else was great.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Two Capes Lookout

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$787

per person

Apr 8 - Apr 13

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Phoenix (PHX) to Portland (PDX)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)

Our overall experience was incredible. Upon arrival, the staff was very welcoming, informative, and helpful. Our room was perfect. The view of the ocean was beautiful, the bed was the coziest bed I’ve ever slept in, and the little details throughout were so thoughtful. I wish we could have stayed there longer and we will absolutely be making a trip back as soon as possible.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Capitol Hill Motel

Southwest Portland

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$470

per person

Mar 18 - Mar 25

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Ontario (ONT) to Portland (PDX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)

Very comfortable, family-owned place. Clean, convenient, and accommodating.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

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Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

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Premium Loose Leaf Tea and Chocolate Tasting

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Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures

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Reviews of Portland State University

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Top Destination

5 - Excellent

241

4 - Good

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3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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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

Verified traveler

Every Saturday there is a fabulous farmers market with variety of flower, produce, and food vendors with fabulous food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Year round Saturday morning farmer's market at PSU.

3/5 - Okay

Momof4

RIGHT in the middle of the downtown area

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