The Best Hotels Closest to Portland State University in Portland for 2026

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A modern outdoor dining area with a central island and black wicker chairs.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

1. Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Pearl District, 1.5 km from Portland State University

Antonio

￥17,857

￥20,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa, a round table, and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a lifeguard stand.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent neon sign, a well-lit entrance, and a corner location at a street intersection.

A spacious restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a large mural on the back wall.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

Pearl District, 1.6 km from Portland State University

￥18,044

￥20,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern living room with a bed, TV, and a large window.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, and a large potted plant.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

3. The Asylum by Stay Portland - Hawthorne

Hawthorne District, 3.1 km from Portland State University

Grace E

￥23,701

￥38,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern building with a large glass facade, a prominent neon sign, and outdoor seating area with plants.

A modern interior with a patterned sofa, a television, and abstract wall art.

A hallway with a colorful circular wall decoration and a patterned carpet.

A vibrant indoor seating area with colorful chairs and tables, a large abstract mural, and a view through the windows.

4. Inn at Northrup Station

Nob Hill, 2.3 km from Portland State University

Paul

￥21,395

￥24,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a snow-covered front yard and driveway.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large plant.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, wooden furniture, and a staircase.

A kitchen with a white countertop, a coffee maker, a kettle, a microwave, and a stove.

5. Portland International Guesthouse

Alphabet Historic District, 1.8 km from Portland State University

Kim

￥12,823

￥15,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and large windows offering views of the surrounding buildings.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Residence Inn." It features a courtyard with a water feature and a pathway.

A hotel courtyard with a water feature, seating areas, and a sign for the Residence Inn.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned rug.

6. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Pearl District, 2.2 km from Portland State University

Alina

￥25,541

￥29,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern lounge with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, hanging plants, and a bartender.

A person standing by a large indoor pool with a city view through large windows.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from Portland State University

Jodie

￥66,490

￥77,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a Christmas tree.

A view from a balcony with a cityscape in the background.

A hotel facade with multiple black awnings, a prominent 'SWINE' sign, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

8. The Paramount Hotel

Downtown Portland, 0.8 km from Portland State University

Yaremis

￥16,385

￥19,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with green chairs and a sofa.

A modern hotel exterior with a prominent 'Hyatt House' sign, a well-lit sidewalk, and a tree-lined street.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, bed, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

9. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from Portland State University

Cynthia

￥18,720

￥21,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with brick walls, large windows, and a wooden bench.

A brick-walled indoor area with tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and hanging lamps.

The Mark Spencer Hotel entrance with a clear view of the building's facade, including the entrance canopy and the American flag.

An indoor courtyard with string lights, a neon sign, and potted plants.

10. Mark Spencer Hotel

Downtown Portland, 1.2 km from Portland State University

Luis Francisco

￥18,352

￥21,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern building with large glass windows and wooden beams, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL CENTRE".

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and a neon sign.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, high ceilings, and large windows.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table with a plant, and a unique wall art piece.

11. Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from Portland State University

ASDRUBAL

￥20,147

￥23,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a glass-paneled atrium.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with intricate wood paneling.

A grand lobby with a staircase, a chandelier, a seating area, and a bar.

A nighttime city street with tall buildings, a tree with lights, and a car.

12. Heathman Hotel

Downtown Portland, 0.8 km from Portland State University

Cruz

￥16,528

￥24,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a grand facade, large windows, and a red carpet leading to the doors.

A table set for dining with white plates, cutlery, and clear glasses, accompanied by a floral centerpiece.

A richly decorated lounge area with red walls, a white fireplace, and a variety of seating options including armchairs and ottomans.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk with glassware, and an exit sign.

13. The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

Downtown Portland, 1.2 km from Portland State University

Devinder

￥14,090

￥21,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a fireplace, and a television.

A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

A room with two bicycles, wooden panel walls, and framed pictures.

14. Hotel Lucia

Downtown Portland, 1.2 km from Portland State University

Teresa

￥14,150

￥21,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large, illuminated hotel with a prominent central building and a boat docked nearby.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a blue roof.

An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a residential area with multi-story buildings.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

15. RiverPlace Hotel

Downtown Portland, 0.9 km from Portland State University

Jed

￥29,370

￥40,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, wooden paneling, and a central floral arrangement on a round table.

A grand lobby with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a staircase.

A large, historic hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious dining area with high wooden paneling, a chandelier, and a variety of seating options including tables and booths.

16. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Portland, 1.3 km from Portland State University

Craig

￥19,418

￥22,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden ceiling beams, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a decorative sculpture, and a glass display case.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

17. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

Downtown Portland, 1 km from Portland State University

Jesus Najera

￥32,204

￥42,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a prominent 'Bidwell' sign above the entrance.

A person with a dog in a modern interior space with a staircase and a sign that reads "HIGH HORSE".

A man in a checkered suit standing at a reception desk with a computer monitor, a keyboard, and a small Christmas tree decoration.

A group of people dining at a table in a modern indoor setting with large windows and a mural on the wall.

18. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from Portland State University

Vinesh

￥19,991

￥29,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lounge area with green sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden structure with hanging plants.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bulletin board with various items pinned to it.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a neon sign.

19. Moxy Portland Downtown

Downtown Portland, 1.1 km from Portland State University

Itzell

￥16,046

￥18,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A balcony with a person sitting on a chair, holding a glass. There is a table with a book and a decorative item. The balcony has a metal railing and a view of trees.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. Large windows offer a view of greenery outside.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A modern coffee shop interior with a curved counter, a menu board, and a display case with coffee items.

20. River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.6 km from Portland State University

David

￥20,033

￥23,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Portland State University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District	9.6 Exceptional 965 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District	9.6 Exceptional 2,291 reviews	View
The Asylum by Stay Portland - Hawthorne	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Inn at Northrup Station	9.4 Exceptional 2,270 reviews	View
Portland International Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 222 reviews	View

Top Portland State University Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Zags Portland

10/10 Excellent

"Loved using the hotel's bike to enjoy a ride along the Willamette River!"

Moxy Portland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. It had such a chill vibe. The lobby had a lot of seating, games to play, a pool table and even a photo-booth. it was nice hangout spot. Staff were very nice and helpful. It’s in a great spot downtown, all the cool things to do were close by. But the room was so spacious and comfy, I almost didn’t want to leave. I would recommend this place to everyone I know!"

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

8/10 Good

"Great location and on site options for food and drink. Our bed was so uncomfortable though and the sheets were old and didn’t fit or stay on correctly. I chose a high floor with a view and we had one tiny window in the corner. The staff were all amazing, polite and helpful."

Heathman Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and bed was very comfortable"

Dossier Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Coffe hours in the lobby should be later."

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, clean and convenient parking garage."

The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel to stay at"

Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice and quiet in the room, super comfy bed, great restaurant!"

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

10/10 Excellent

"The 8th floor restaurant was great."

Other attractions near Portland State University

A yellow tram on a city street, surrounded by trees and a brick building.

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.

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An art gallery with abstract sculptures and paintings.

Portland Art Museum

9.0/10 (506 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.

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Peter W. Stott Center

Catch an event at Peter W. Stott Center during your trip to Portland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Old Church

You can find out about the history of Portland when you stop by Old Church. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Saint Michael the Archangel Church

After visiting Saint Michael the Archangel Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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First Christian Church

After visiting First Christian Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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St. James Lutheran Church

St. James Lutheran Church is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Lovejoy Fountain

After visiting Lovejoy Fountain, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Portland State University?

Portland State University is located in a welcoming area of Portland known for its beautiful river views and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 281 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Portland State University?

The Paramount Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Portland State University. Other good choices within a short distance include Heathman Hotel and Hyatt House Portland/Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Portland State University?

Expedia has 281 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Portland State University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Portland State University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Portland State University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Portland State University?

For more information about updating your stay near Portland State University or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Portland State University?

Portland Art Museum, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and Oregon Rail Heritage Center feature captivating exhibits. Old Church, Hawthorne Bridge, and Yamhill National Historic District are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Portland State University. You can catch a show at Keller Auditorium, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

How can I get to Portland State University?

Take advantage of metro transit at Bancroft St Stop, S Lowell & Bond Stop, and S Moody & Gaines Stop. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Portland State University hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

3. The Asylum by Stay Portland - Hawthorne

4. Inn at Northrup Station

5. Portland International Guesthouse

6. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

7. The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

8. The Paramount Hotel

9. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

10. Mark Spencer Hotel

11. Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

12. Heathman Hotel

13. The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

14. Hotel Lucia

15. RiverPlace Hotel

16. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

17. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

18. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

19. Moxy Portland Downtown

20. River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Portland State University Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Zags Portland

Moxy Portland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Heathman Hotel

Dossier Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

Other attractions near Portland State University

South Park Blocks

Portland Art Museum

Peter W. Stott Center

Old Church

Saint Michael the Archangel Church

First Christian Church

St. James Lutheran Church

Lovejoy Fountain

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