Hollywood Babylon
Vintage clothing in Northeast Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today1237 NE Alberta St · map ↓
Hollywood Babylon reviews
Portland vintage shop with friendly, unpushy staff and a tidy, well-edited selection at moderate prices. Shoppers disagree on value and on the condition of some pieces.
18 written reviews · 78% five-star · 6% one or two stars · owner replies to 39% · 2 in the past year · reviewed since 2011
- 3Friendly staffStaff were helpful and nice, and on hand for questions without being pushy.
- 3Wide varietyGood range of items in good condition, VHS tapes and some Japanese wrestling tapes among them.
- 2Well-chosen stockOrganized and edited so there is little digging, with prices on par with other Portland vintage stores.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
What shoppers mention
Themes from 18 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff3 reviewsStaff were helpful and nice, and on hand for questions without being pushy.
- Wide variety3 reviewsGood range of items in good condition, VHS tapes and some Japanese wrestling tapes among them.
- Well-chosen stock2 reviewsOrganized and edited so there is little digging, with prices on par with other Portland vintage stores.
Known for
- Nicely organized, well-edited vintage and secondhand clothes 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
Selling & donating
- Hours
- Brick and mortar store closed the third Sunday of every month (2013 post)
- Hours
- 12-7pm at 4512 NE Sandy Blvd on Dec 20, 2013
What it sells
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a vintage clothing store
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
- ClothingShoppers mention it
What shoppers paid. Called moderate, fair and reasonable by some; one shopper found everything above $40, another balked at nearly $70 for a damaged duster.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 12 pm–6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–6 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible restroom
- At the store
- Fitting room, Restroom, Small business
Good to know
- Some pieces felt pricey: everything above $40, a damaged duster near $70 Raised by 2 shoppers
- Closed on Tuesdays. Listed hours
- Open Sundays, 11 am–6 pm. Listed hours
- Open until 7 pm on Saturdays, its latest night. Listed hours
In its own words
Vintage clothing store at 4512 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR; blog posts mention costumes, shoes, jewelry and men's clothing (posts from 2011–2014).
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Questions
Does Hollywood Babylon buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Rerun, Circle Round and Take It Or Leave It buy from the public.
Does Hollywood Babylon take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Estate Store at Community Warehouse, ReClaim It and Rerun take donations.
What are Hollywood Babylon’s opening hours?
Monday 12 pm–6 pm, closed Tuesday, Wednesday to Friday 12 pm–6 pm, Saturday 11 am–7 pm, Sunday 11 am–6 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (babylonvintage.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026