Short Term Accomodations

Short Term Stays

Accomodations:
Some OHSU departments provide housing arrangements for their visitors, so be sure to check with your department contact.

For students or visitors who are staying for a week or more, there is a listing of rooms for rent in the homes of community members. Send an email to housing@ohsu.edu to request a copy of the short-term housing list.

Click here to see a listing of some Hotels in the area that offer an OHSU discount
Click here to see a list of some nearby Bed and Breakfasts.
There are two youth hostels in the Portland area. Click here for more information.

Corporate Housing:
If you are staying for more than a few days, another option for a short stay is corporate housing. It is generally a bit more expensive then staying in a private home, but usually less expensive than staying in a hotel. They often provide amenities such as orientations to the Portland area, fully stocked kitchens, and other services. Prices vary greatly, depending on location and services offered. Click here to see a listing of some corporate housing options in the Portland area.

Transportation:
If you are flying into Portland International Airport, there are several options available to you.

Airport Shuttle: First, ask your hotel if they provide shuttle service to and from the airport. Many hotels offer a free airport shuttle.

There are also many private companies who provide shuttle service, which is usually a little cheaper than taking a cab. For a list of these companies, look under Airport Transportation in the yellow pages.

Lightrail / MAX: Portland’s Lightrail goes from the airport to downtown and many other destinations. It leaves every fifteen minutes from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every day of the week. For information on specific stops, see their website. http://www.trimet.org/schedule/r090.htm

The fee for taking the MAX is $1.55 and you must buy your ticket before boarding. There is a ticket vending machine located next to the boarding area.

*When returning to the airport, make sure you board a Red line MAX.

Taxicabs: As you leave the airport from the baggage claim area, you will see a line of taxicabs. It is customary to take the first cab in the line.

Renting a Car: Most local car rental companies have branches directly at the airport and in the downtown area. For a listing of car rental companies, look in the yellow pages under Auto Rental.

This page was last updated July 13, 2005 by Anna Smith