South Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Waterfront
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
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Our pick of the best South Waterfront Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
There was a hole in the tub in room 701 and could not keep water in there for a bath. Staff was wonderfully nice!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Great place to stay. Close to airport and to the Portland area. Front desk very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Room size was perfect, the bathroom was very impressive - with the separate vanity space and the robes! Soooo luxourious!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Great hotel, great location , great stay.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Great customer service and wonderful room. Turned a dreaded work trip into an unexpected staycay. Thank you.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Always very comfortable
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Waterfront
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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 Oregon Rail Heritage Center 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 Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
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 Fairmount Boulevard Loop and Circuit Bouldering Gym SW. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
