Getting to Campus & Accommodations

Portland State University student boarding the Portland Streetcar

Welcome to PSU

Thank you for visiting Portland State! We’re so glad you’re coming. A good place to start is our Welcome Center on the first floor of the Academic and Student Recreation Center. Our student representatives can answer your questions, give you directions, and tell you anything else you need to know about PSU. See you on campus.

Getting to Portland State

By Bike

Bikes are a great way to get around PSU. We have bike paths and bike racks throughout campus. PSU also hosts four orange BIKETOWN bike share stations for quick rentals. Got a flat? Visit The Bike Hub for repairs and resources.

By Public Transit

Using transit is the easiest way to arrive at Portland State University. The PSU campus is a hub of bus, light rail, and streetcar lines that get you here from any part of the city. Visit the TriMet trip planner to plan your trip ahead of time. Simply enter Portland State University as your destination. Also, check out this interactive campus map for details on where TriMet bus, MAX light rail, and Portland Streetcar stops are located on campus.

By Car

We offer several visitor parking options on campus. Hourly pay-by-plate parking is available to any guest, student, or employee of the University.

Payment is required all hours, all days, except for official university holidays. Self-service pay stations do not provide change. Hourly & Visitor Parking Map (PDF).

Hotel Accommodations Near Campus

There are multiple hotel options close to campus, many of which provide discounted rates to visiting students and their families. Sometimes in order to receive these discounted rates, the reservation must be made online or via telephone. You may need to contact each hotel directly to receive these discounts.

University Place Hotel

Special Campus Visit Discount
Portland State owns and operates this hotel.
7 minute walk from the University Welcome Center
310 SW Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 221-0140, or use code VISIT in the "Have a promo code?" field on the hotel booking site

AC Hotel Portland Downtown

15% discount using the link above or use code 3P8 on the Marriott website.
10 minute bus ride from the University Welcome Center
888 S.W. 3rd Ave. Portland, OR 97204
(503) 223-2100

Courtyard Portland City Center

15% discount using the link above or use code 3P8 on the Marriott website.
15 minute bus ride from the University Welcome Center
550 S.W. Oak St. Portland, OR 97204
(503) 505-5000

Inn at Northrup Station

10% Discount
26 minute Streetcar ride from the University Welcome Center
2025 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 224-0543, or use code PSU on the website

Lolo Pass

10% Discount
Affordable shared and private rooms a 20 minute bus ride from the University Welcome Center
1616 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 908-3074, or use code PSU2022-23 as the promo code on the website

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

20% Discount
8 minute walk from the University Welcome Center
Book online using code 3P8 under Special Rates - Corp/Promo Code
1401 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-7600

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland/Downtown Riverplace

10% Discount
11 minute streetcar ride from the University Welcome Center
MAX Line stop right outside Hotel, drops off on campus
Book online using code 3P8 under Special Rates - Corp/Promo Code
2115 SW River Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 552-9500

Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

20% Discount + Self-Parking
5 minute walk from the University Welcome Center
Book online using code 3P8 under Special Rates - Corp/Promo Code
1455 SW Broadway Portland Oregon 97201
(503) 334-2167

The Hotel Zags

15% Discount
4 minute walk from the University Welcome Center
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
(877) 484-1084