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Portland, Oregon area hotels under $500 a night, Dec 9 to Dec 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6 nights, Wednesday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 15 of the 51 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Downtown Portland: the simplest first-visit base, especially without a car. Lloyd District and Convention Center: an event-first base with useful trains, not Portland’s most engaging streets. Beaverton: a credible westside stay, provided you choose a genuinely walkable address. Portland Airport and Cascade Station: good for a flight connection, a compromise for experiencing Portland.

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Portland, Oregon area hotels under $500 a night, Dec 9 to Dec 15, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Portland, Oregon area under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-09, check-out 2026-12-15, 6 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown Portland; Lloyd District & Convention Center; Beaverton; Portland Airport & Cascade Station. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-09 to 2026-12-15; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (15 of 51 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown Portland: The simplest first-visit base, especially without a car. Typical $177 a night. Subway: Blue/Red MAX stops surround Pioneer Square, with other MAX lines on Fifth/Sixth and streetcars farther west.
  • Lloyd District & Convention Center: An event-first base with useful trains, not Portland’s most engaging streets. Typical $191 a night. Subway: Blue/Green/Red MAX runs along NE Holladay, Yellow stops at Interstate/Rose Quarter, and A/B streetcars use MLK/Grand.
  • Beaverton: A credible westside stay, provided you choose a genuinely walkable address. Typical $151 a night. Subway: Blue/Red MAX serves Beaverton Transit Center and Beaverton Central, with direct Red Line service from PDX.
  • Portland Airport & Cascade Station: Good for a flight connection, a compromise for experiencing Portland. Typical $134 a night. Subway: The Red Line at Cascades and Mt Hood Avenue reaches PDX and downtown directly.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Eastside Lodge — 2-star, independent

2. Comfort Suites Portland Southwest — 2-star, Choice Hotels

3. Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport — 3-star, Sonesta Collection Hotels

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Beaverton - Portland West — 2-star, Comfort Inn

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR — 3-star, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

6. Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (45)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 9 to Dec 15, 2026
  1. Eastside Lodge, Lloyd District & Convention Center
    #1 of 6 · Lloyd District & Convention Center

    Eastside Lodge

    2-star · Independent

    $82a night · Dec 9 to 15

    The lowest-rate Eastside base here, with microwaves and mini-fridges for short stays. You accept uneven upkeep, recurring key-card problems and limited parking.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $492 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Comfort Suites Portland Southwest, Tigard & Washington Square
    #2 of 6 · Tigard & Washington Square

    Comfort Suites Portland Southwest

    2-star · Choice Hotels

    $90a night · Dec 9 to 15

    Cheaper, spacious suites with breakfast and parking included for southwest-suburb visits. You accept dated upkeep, unreliable pool facilities and conflicting hotel names.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $539 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport, Portland Airport & Cascade Station
    #3 of 6 · Portland Airport & Cascade Station

    Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

    3-star · Sonesta Collection Hotels

    $90a night · Dec 9 to 15

    A cheaper airport overnight with shuttle service and comfortable beds. You accept dated rooms, no breakfast or elevator, and paid parking.

    $20/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $174 vs $214 on Expedia for Dec 15 to 17, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $537 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Comfort Inn & Suites Beaverton - Portland West, Beaverton
    #4 of 6 · Beaverton

    Comfort Inn & Suites Beaverton - Portland West

    2-star · Comfort Inn

    $99a night · Dec 9 to 15

    Cheaper Beaverton basics with breakfast and parking included and helpful reception. You accept uneven room upkeep, train noise and upstairs footsteps.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $591 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR, Portland Airport & Cascade Station
    #5 of 6 · Portland Airport & Cascade Station

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR

    3-star · Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

    $100a night · Dec 9 to 15

    A practical family airport overnight with breakfast, an indoor pool and hot tub. You accept dated furnishings, uneven upkeep and paid parking.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $599 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG, Portland Airport & Cascade Station
    #6 of 6 · Portland Airport & Cascade Station

    Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $103a night · Dec 9 to 15

    A cheaper full-service airport stop with a 24-hour shuttle and helpful staff. You accept tired interiors, uneven cleaning and possible train or highway noise.

    $10/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $220 vs $239 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 9 to 15, two adults: $616 all in for 6 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

15 of 51 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport · Portland Airport · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $174 vs $214 on Expedia for Dec 15 to 17, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  2. 2. The Hi-Lo, Autograph Collection · Downtown Portland · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $257 vs $311 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  3. 3. Jupiter Hotel · Lloyd District · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $278 vs $329 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  4. 4. Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection · Lloyd District · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $256 vs $300 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  5. 5. Hyatt House Portland Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $288 vs $330 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  6. 6. KEX Portland · Lloyd District · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $275 vs $302 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  7. 7. Hotel Lucia · Downtown Portland · 4-star$12/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $258 vs $282 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

  8. 8. The Hoxton Portland · Pearl District · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $287 vs $312 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 9 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

45 more
  1. 1. The Society Hotel · Pearl District · 4-star$111Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  2. 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland Airport · Portland Airport · 3-star$1/night less than Expedia (1%)$113Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  3. 3. Extended Stay America Suites Portland Beaverton · Beaverton · 2-star$113Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  4. 4. Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection · Lloyd District · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (15%)$115Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  5. 5. Harlow Hotel · Pearl District · 2-star$115Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  6. 6. Best Western Lake Oswego/Portland Hotel & Suites · Tigard · 2-star$115Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  7. 7. Holiday Inn Express Portland South-Lake Oswego by IHG · Tigard · 2-star$117Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  8. 8. KEX Portland · Lloyd District · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)$122Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  9. 9. Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG · Lloyd District · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (6%)$122Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  10. 10. The Paramount Hotel · Downtown Portland · 3-star$123Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  11. 11. Best Western Pony Soldier Inn - Airport · Portland Airport · 2-star$123Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  12. 12. The Hi-Lo, Autograph Collection · Downtown Portland · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (17%)$125Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  13. 13. Hotel Lucia · Downtown Portland · 4-star$12/night less than Expedia (8%)$126Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  14. 14. Jupiter Hotel · Lloyd District · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (16%)$128Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  15. 15. Best Western Portland West Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$130Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  16. 16. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport · Portland Airport · 3-star$8/night less than Expedia (6%)$132Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  17. 17. Hyatt House Portland Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)$134Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  18. 18. The Hoxton Portland · Pearl District · 4-star$13/night less than Expedia (8%)$136Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  19. 19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland · Lloyd District · 4-star$136Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  20. 20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lake Oswego · Tigard · 3-star$137Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  21. 21. Hilton Portland Downtown · Downtown Portland · 4-star$139Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  22. 22. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown · Downtown Portland · 4-star$141Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  23. 23. Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$145Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  24. 24. Staypineapple, Hotel Rose, Downtown Portland · Downtown Portland · 3-star$146Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  25. 25. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District · Pearl District · 3-star$150Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  26. 26. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$151Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  27. 27. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center · Lloyd District · 3-star$152Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  28. 28. DoubleTree by Hilton Portland - Tigard · Tigard · 4-star$10/night less than Expedia (8%)$154Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  29. 29. Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Lake Oswego · Tigard · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (8%)$157Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  30. 30. Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center · Lloyd District · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$161Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  31. 31. Courtyard by Marriott Portland Beaverton · Tigard · 3-star$162Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  32. 32. Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel · Portland Airport · 3-star$162Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  33. 33. Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District · Pearl District · 4-star$164Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  34. 34. Aloft by Marriott Portland Airport at Cascade Station · Portland Airport · 3-star$167Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  35. 35. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District · Pearl District · 3-star$173Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  36. 36. AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Lake Oswego · Tigard · 3-star$177Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  37. 37. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Tigard · Tigard · 3.5-star$177Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  38. 38. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland Airport · Portland Airport · 3-star$183Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  39. 39. Sentinel Hotel · Downtown Portland · 5-star$183Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  40. 40. Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront · Downtown Portland · 4-star$187Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  41. 41. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland · Downtown Portland · 5-star$191Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  42. 42. Ac Hotel Portland Beaverton · Beaverton$193Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  43. 43. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hillsboro/Beaverton · Beaverton · 3-star$194Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  44. 44. TownePlace Suites Portland Beaverton · Beaverton$202Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
  45. 45. Jupiter NEXT · Lloyd District · 3-star$204Rooms for Dec 9 to 15
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