StayAreasIs Airport a good place to stay in Portland?
Yes, if you have an early flight or you're heading to the Columbia River Gorge. Rooms are good value with free shuttles, and MAX reaches downtown in 35 minutes.
Stay here if
- Early flights
- Road-trippers heading to the Gorge
- Budget travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to explore Portland on foot
- You want restaurants and bars nearby
- You're staying more than a night or two
Hotels in Airport
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Staying in Airport
The airport area is a sensible base for an early flight or a road trip. The hotels sit along NE Airport Way and around Cascade Station, a few minutes from the terminal, and most run free shuttles. The MAX Red Line reaches downtown in about 35 minutes.
The area is built around travel and shopping. Cascade Station has an IKEA, chain restaurants and its own MAX stop, and the hotels are mostly modern chains with free breakfast and parking. The Columbia River Gorge, with Multnomah Falls, is about 30 minutes' drive east.
The downside is that there's little character. Beyond Cascade Station there's not much to walk to, and evenings mean a hotel bar or a chain restaurant. Portland's best food and neighbourhoods are a train ride away.
What makes the airport area worth considering is value and ease. Rooms are often cheaper than downtown, shuttles take the stress out of an early flight, and it's the ideal starting point for the Gorge. For one night, it's the practical choice.
Getting around
- Oregon Convention Center36
- Moda Center37
- Lan Su Chinese Garden39
- Portland Saturday Market41
- Pioneer Courthouse Square43
- Powell's City of Books43
- Portland International Airport (PDX)22
Airport questions
Is Airport a good area to stay in Portland?
Yes, if you have an early flight or you're heading to the Columbia River Gorge. Rooms are good value with free shuttles, and MAX reaches downtown in 35 minutes. It suits early flights, road-trippers heading to the Gorge and budget travellers.
How much does a hotel in Airport cost?
A typical double is around $90 a night at a budget hotel, $125 mid-range and $180 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Airport?
About 22 minutes door to door: free hotel shuttles run to the terminal.
How far is Airport from the main sights?
Door to door from Airport: Oregon Convention Center 36 minutes, Moda Center 37 minutes, Lan Su Chinese Garden 39 minutes and Portland Saturday Market 41 minutes.