

Neighborhoods
You haven’t truly been to Portland until you’ve connected with our diverse communities.
Illustration by Subin Yang
A City of Neighborhoods
In our classic quirky fashion, Portland’s six main geographical sections (North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast and Southwest) are referred to by residents as the city’s “quadrants.” The city is divided into north and south by Burnside Street and into east and west by the Willamette River.
Portland actually has more than 90 formally recognized neighborhoods with distinct boundaries. Our highlighted neighborhood and street guides highlight some of the best places to explore as a visitor to the city, where many restaurants and shops are consolidated.
Downloadable Portland Maps
Ways to Get Around Portland
Explore the City of Roses with an abundance of public transportation options.
North Portland
Sometimes called the “Fifth Quadrant,” North Portland encompasses a range of neighborhoods and commercial districts, including Cathedral Park, Mississippi/Williams and Kenton. Attractions include the St. Johns Bridge, Portland International Raceway and Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area.
North Neighborhoods
Explore more of North Portland's most popular neighborhoods.
Mississippi
Enjoy live music, local shops, an LGBTQ+ center and popular restaurants and bar on this historic North Portland street.
St. Johns
Discover a lesser-known side of Portland in St. Johns, home to one of Bridgetown’s most gorgeous spans and most beloved parks.
Williams
Steps away from bustling Mississippi Avenue, this vibrant North Portland street offers stellar shopping, dining and activities.
Northeast Portland
This quadrant contains many popular neighborhoods, including Lloyd, the Alberta Arts District and Hollywood. The Moda Center and Rose Quarter play host to NBA games and major concerts in what used to be the historically Black Albina neighborhood. The Oregon Convention Center is centrally located in Northeast Portland, with local arts gems like Hollywood Theater and Alberta Street Gallery found in their namesake neighborhoods.
Northeast Neighborhoods
This quadrant's bustling neighborhoods and business districts provide food and fun.
Northwest Portland
Home to a neighborhood that shares its name with the quadrant (Northwest Portland, also called Nob Hill), this quadrant boasts sophisticated shopping and dining, as well as Forest Park’s urban wilderness and sweeping city views from historic Pittock Mansion.
Northwest Neighborhoods
Find sophisticated shopping, dining, an urban forest and breathtaking views from this quadrant.
Northwest / Nob Hill
Old Portland charm lives through the repurposed Victorian homes, now boutiques and restaurants which line the streets of Portland's Northwest district with sophisticated shopping, dining, an urban forest and breathtaking views of the city.
Pearl District
The chic Pearl District features galleries and cultural institutions, as well as stylish shops and acclaimed eateries on loading docks with cobblestone streets, which hint at this former warehouse district’s past.
Old Town Chinatown
Today, Portland’s original downtown is a bustling entertainment district, home to Portland's famous Saturday Market, Chinatown Museum and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Southeast Portland
East of the Willamette River and south of Burnside Street, this large quadrant is home to many favorite neighborhoods and business districts, as well as the dormant volcano at Mount Tabor Park and delectable Asian food in the Jade District.
Southeast Neighborhoods
Explore some of this large quadrant's most popular neighborhoods.
Belmont
Located a few blocks from Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Belmont, a once sleepy residential street boasts its own mix of vintage and indie shops, coffee houses, bars and food carts.
Division/Clinton
Division is now one of Portland’s most dynamic and stylish neighborhoods. Spend a day wandering its many blocks, stopping along the way to snack, sip and shop at its many must see— and must-eat — destinations.
Foster-Powell
This bike- and pedestrian-friendly Southeast Portland neighborhood (affectionately known as "FoPo") has a character all its own. FoPo is home to unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else in the city.
Hawthorne
Southeast Portland’s laidback, bohemian district is filled with local artisans and flare. Hawthorne Boulevard is a walkable street with block after block of vintage shops, boutiques, cafes, and historic venues.
Lents
Discover diverse sights and flavors in this East Portland neighborhood.
Montavilla
Follow our guide to eat and explore the best that Montavilla has to offer, only an easy 6-mile journey from downtown Portland.
Sellwood-Moreland
History — from a vintage amusement park to antique goods — and stunning views of the city along the river dominates this Southeast Portland area.
Southwest Portland
Downtown Portland anchors the Southwest Portland quadrant, which extends into and beyond the West Hills to include attraction-packed Washington Park and neighborhoods like Multnomah Village, with its small-town charm.
Southwest Neighborhoods
This quadrant boasts everything from a walkable downtown to a village with small-town charm.
Downtown
Portland’s compact, walkable downtown offers easy access to great food, green spaces, cultural offerings and tax-free shopping. Browse the city’s most diverse mix of retail brands, see a show and grab a bite at a food cart or fine restaurant.
Goose Hollow
With great eateries, Portland-style shopping and an abundance of things to do in Goose Hollow, sports fans, theater lovers and vegan foodies flock to this Southwest Portland district.
Multnomah Village
Known as “the village in the heart of Portland,” historic Multnomah Village delivers small town charm mere minutes from the city center.
Southwest Portland Attractions
Museums, parks, gardens and the zoo, oh my!
South Portland
South Portland is a slim strip of land on the west side of the Willamette River—and Portland’s newest “quadrant,” gaining official recognition in 2020. This area offers water recreation, low-key urban green spaces and dining and shopping in the South Waterfront district.
Portland’s Quadrants
Explore the six “quadrants” (yes — there are six of them!) that make up the City of Roses.
Was this page helpful?