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 theatre scene 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.
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.
Portland Japanese Garden
This relaxed oasis of calm is the perfect escape from the city, and an opportunity to learn about the culture of Japan.
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
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the location, we were ablw to walk around everywhere.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Mark Spencer Hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Spotless room. Amazing coffee in the morning. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
Thanks for the free upgrade!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Easy check in, great location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall, it was a decent experience. The location is very convenient, and I appreciated the ample on-site parking, which made it easy to skip the pricey valet service. However, I did notice that the property is starting to feel a bit dated. The HVAC system in my ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Portland Aerial Tram. 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.
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.
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.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Nathan Loeb House or Trevett-Nunn House, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
