Madison South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Madison South
Popular places to visit
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Our pick of the best Madison South Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
The property is fine for me and suits my needs. May not be everyone
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
Amazing staff, amazing hotel and amazing experience!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Staff were friendly. Room was clean. Only complaint I have was there was no microwave in our room. We had to go downstairs to the lobby to use one.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Close to the concert hall and lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Heathman Lodge
I love the Heathman! It’s always my first choice when staying in the Vancouver/Portland area. I always feel safe, the staff is wonderful, and the hotel is clean and comfortable. My family loves the pool and we love the on-site restaurant, Hudson’s!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Madison South
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Steel Bridge and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
