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 theatre scene 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 theatre scene 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
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 South Portland Hotel Deals
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was very nice however, i upgraded to a room with balcony , thinking a balcony would have a view of the river or such, instead the balcony looks out at parking lot and mehanical apparatus. Not impressed .
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
This is a very nice hotel. The bed was super comfy. The man checking us in did the very minimal service. He did not share with us any amenities or tell us our room number! We head to figure out where the elevator was and locate our room. When we asked where to get something to eat he said i funny ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
You would have thought for the middle of december the hotel in general would be warmer. Even with the heat cranked we were cold our entire stay - room, elevator & lobby too and we’re saying that as Seattlites.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
We tried to go to the restaurant on the main floor for dinner and for breakfast the next morning but they were busy and staff did not make eye contact or say hello, how long the wait is - nothing. Service in the bar was excellent. No coffee pot in the room! Not very PDX
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Room and overall hotel was good. Clean, bed was comfortable, and it was decently quiet for being in downtown Portland! The only downside is there was some miscommunication with the hotel staff and the amenities offered. We were told the bar and lounge was open until 1am. It was about 11:30 when my ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
BEST hotel in Portland! Incredible location, staff, rooms and gym!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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 Circuit Bouldering Gym SW 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 Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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 Grand Central or Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
