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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Hood River Hotel

$336

per person

Mar 5 - Mar 8

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland (PDX)

9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)

We love staying here, such a quainty, cozy

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Staybridge Suites Hillsboro North by IHG

$507

per person

Mar 8 - Mar 13

found 19 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Portland (PDX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)

Room was spotless. Staff was courteous.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Capitol Hill Motel

Southwest Portland

$470

per person

Mar 18 - Mar 23

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) 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 Through Downtown

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Adventure & outdoor

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

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Classes & workshops

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Premium Loose Leaf Tea and Chocolate Tasting

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures

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Reviews of Portland State University

4.1

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

241

4 - Good

250

3 - Okay

102

2 - Disappointing

10

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.