Visiting Portland¶
Welcome to Portland, the largest city in the state of Oregon with a population of over 2.2 million people in the greater metro area. The conference takes place in inner Southeast Portland at Revolution Hall and is conveniently situated near outstanding options for food, bars, and hotels.
“Portland is perhaps best known for being a sustainability-minded, bike-friendly city with easy access to nature; plentiful coffee, art, craft beer, delicious food, and live music; and crafty people who celebrate individuality and creativity,” writes Travel Portland.
Where to Stay¶
The venue is located in the historic Buckman neighborhood. It is surrounded by a mixture of vintage and modern housing. There are many neighborhood options on VRBO and Airbnb.
There are wonderful hotels located within two miles of the venue. Many of these are within walking distance or a short rideshare trip. Please note that our beloved city has experienced an increase in unhoused residents in the past few years, and you may see this.
Hotels in East Portland (near venue)¶
10% Off Discount Code: THEDOCS
Offers two hotel options
NEXT has newer rooms
The Original, while a boutique hotel, has more street noise
Hey Love restaurant/bar in the lobby (won Best U.S. Hotel Bar 2023)
Bonus! We’re having our Monday evening social here
0.6 miles to the venue
20% Off Discount Code: DOCS2025
Pacific Standard restaurant/bar in the lobby
Historic building near shops and restaurants
0.8 miles to the venue
Hotels Downtown/West Portland¶
Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa (formerly named the Ace Hotel)
Boutique hotel with private and shared room options
Close to Powell’s bookstore and the Pearl District
1.8 miles to the venue
Luxury hotel
Good Coffee and cocktail bar, Abigail Hall, located inside
1.7 miles to the venue
Food and Beverages¶
Snacks and beverages are included in the conference with your ticket.
Lunch and dinners are on your own and an opportunity to connect with attendees. For those with specific dietary needs, Portland has inclusive and accommodating options. NEW this year, we will be bringing two food cart options to the venue Monday and Tuesday lunch for those who want to stay close.
For those who want to explore Portland’s vibrant food and beverage scene, below are destinations near the venue. Be sure to confirm hours of service before venturing out!
Food near Revolution Hall (within a 10-minute walk)¶
Breakfast and Lunch
Meat Cheese Bread - sandwiches, across the street from the venue
Lil’ America - food cart pod, BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ owned (hours vary by food cart)
Flattop & Salamander - classic brunch
Sweetpea Baking Co. - vegan bakery
Dos Hermanos Bakery - sandwiches
Lunch and Dinner
Grand Fir Brewing - also has award-winning beer
Kachka - Eastern European food
Sunee Thai and Lao Kitchen - dinner only
Toya Ramen & Bar - dinner only
Bar Casa Vale - Spanish-inspired, dinner only, reservations recommended
Food near Revolution Hall (10-15 minute walk)¶
Lunch and Dinner
Nong’s Khao Man Gai - Thai street food
Snappy’s - sandwiches
Cartopia - food cart
Sizzle Pie - pizza
The Paper Bridge - Vietnamese, closed Tuesday
Fire on the Mountain - wings
Afuri Izakaya - Japanese, dinner only, great ramen, often a wait
Drink Nearby¶
Push X Pull - coffee
Good Coffee - opens at 7am
Worker’s Tap & Cafe - worker-owned and operated bar
Hey Love - cocktails and music
Scotch Lodge - whisky bar (reservations suggested)
Sharetea Burnside - bubble tea
Hungry Tiger - neighborhood bar
Rimsky Korsakoffee - coffee and desserts (open 7pm-12am)
Grocery and Convenience Stores¶
Market of Choice grocery store
Plaid Pantry convenience store
Additional Resources¶
Getting Around¶
Portland is an accessible city with many transportation options available, public and otherwise. Portland is divided into six quadrants (with Burnside Avenue delineating north and south sections, and the Willamette River separating west and east sections). It is a city of neighborhoods, and each has its own distinct personality. We encourage you to connect with other documentarians and explore our unique neighborhoods during your stay.
Public Transportation¶
Portland has bus, MAX light rail, and streetcar lines to get around the city. Check the TriMet Trip Planner for more information.
Bus¶
There are five bus lines that run close to Revolution Hall:
Line 12 (Sandy Blvd)
Line 15 (Belmont St)
Line 19 (Glisan St)
Line 20 (Burnside St)
Line 70 (12th Ave)
MAX Light Rail and Streetcar Line¶
The MAX is Portland’s major light-rail system and primarily connects Portland with the surrounding cities, such as Gresham, Beaverton, Clackamas, and Hillsboro. If you’re flying into Portland Airport (PDX), there is a MAX station for the Red Line in the airport itself.
The Portland Streetcar serves areas surrounding downtown. There is a dropoff location 7 blocks from the venue.
Fares¶
If you are planning on using the MAX or Portland Streetcar, purchase at the platform machine before boarding. Bus tickets can be purchased upon boarding.
Hop Fastpass fare card system is for those who want to purchase in advance.
2.5 hour = $2.80
Day Pass = $5.60
2.5 hour = $2.00
Link to purchase
Use the TriMet Trip Planner to plan your trip!
Bike and Scooter Rentals¶
There are bikeshare and scooter rental programs as well as a bike rental company in downtown Portland if you want to experience Portland by bike.
