Oregon · United States
Where to stay in Eugene
Eugene is a city in Oregon, United States, home to about 177,000 people.
- Best months
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- EUG13 km · Eugene Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Eugene
Citizens of Eugene are environmentally aware people who love their coffee and their microbrews. Residents range from arch-conservative Republicans to militant anarchists, and are generally tough, yet forgiving people. The population is typical Pacific Northwest, i.e., leaning toward a greater degree of social responsibility, respect for nature, and diminished consumerism. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon, aka "The Fighting Ducks".
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Things to do
What to see and do in Eugene
See
- University of Oregon
- Oregon Ducks
- Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
- Museum of Natural and Cultural History
- Pioneer Statue
- Eugene Emeralds Baseball
- Hayward Field
- Pre's Rock
- Maude Kerns Art Center
- Cascades Raptor Center
- Wayne Morse Family Farm
- Oregon Air and Space Museum
Do
- Oregon Wine Tours
- Eugene Skydivers
- John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
- New Zone Gallery
- Oregon Contemporary Theatre
- Actors Cabaret of Eugene
- Bijou Arts Cinema
- Cuthbert Amphitheater
- Hult Center for the Performing Arts
- WOW Hall
- Spencer Butte
- Skinner Butte Park
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Where to stay
Which part of Eugene to stay in
The Eugene Hotel, whose large sign is a prominent feature of Eugene's skyline, has been transformed into a retirement community.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Eugene
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Smeede Hotel | 0.1 km | |
| Eugene Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Graduate Eugene Graduate by Hilton | 0.1 km | |
| Inn at The 5th | 0.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Eugene
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Eugene are May to September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; December is the wettest, with about 226 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Eugene: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Eugene Airport (EUG), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 96 km) and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH, 117 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Eugene has an excellent system of bike routes, and has bike friendly streets, and its bike paths allow you to ride along rivers, mountain trails and through covered bridges.
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EUG · Eugene Airport
SLE · Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field
OTH · Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Eugene
Drink
Eugene's main bar scene is centered around Broadway and Olive St (the "barmuda triangle") in downtown. Alternatives can be found in the Whiteaker neighborhood (Blair Blvd), which is experiencing a brewery renaissance of sorts, and around the UO campus. Expect crowds every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, especially during the school year when college students fill the streets.
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Questions
Eugene: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Eugene?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Eugene are May to September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; December is the wettest, with about 226 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Eugene?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Eugene Airport (EUG), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 96 km) and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH, 117 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Eugene?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Eugene
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.