Southwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Portland
Popular places to visit
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.
Providence Park
Catch an event at Providence Park and enjoy other activities in Portland such as cycling.Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Keller Auditorium
Watch traveling Broadway productions and other shows in a beautiful downtown theater that's been packing in the crowds for more than a century.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Room was the cleanest I have been in a long time. Good job.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean, good location, nice staff!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Forgot to fill shampoo. But otherwise it was a clean and nice room. Will be back.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
When I first arrived the employee was no where to be found and there was a long line of people waiting to check in, the bar manager had to come over and help us to the best of her ability and offered everyone complimentary wine while we all had to wait. I left and came back a few minutes later and ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
The staff was perfect, very nice and accommodating. The room had everything we needed however was not as clean as I would have expected. There was clothes and hairs left by the previous guest and the sofa bed had such an odor that we couldn’t even sit on it without the smell wafting out… The area ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
The room was in an OK condition. Biggest drawback was the t v not being accessible with streaming services.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Portland
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond 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.
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
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.
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.
