South Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Portland
Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Our pick of the best South Portland Hotel Deals
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The room was clean and the bedding was so luxurious. I slept like a baby."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Wonderful location, very nice sized room, well appointed. All around great. There was a a $25 per day parking lot with in and out privileges right across from the hotel. You don’t need thee hotel’s $60 per day valet parking."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"I loved everything all was amazing we could have used some more sugars in our coffee packs maybe consider putting4 instead of 2 in the bags all everything else was wonderful"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Easy to get to, parking was validated and good wifi for working. The rooms are worn down and the door handles are a lift up which is strange but it worked for a few nights. It was close to a good Sushi restaurant and was quiet."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"No convenient self parking & valet is $52."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
"I appreciate Micah at the front desk, he’s helpful!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Portland
Sellwood-Moreland
Well liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Downtown Portland
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Portland. Check out top attractions like Portlandia and Portland City Hall, and jump on the metro at City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station or SW 6th-Madison Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
