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.
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: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
Quick check-in. A little longer wait for valet, but other than that - everything is good.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Everything went well and the staffs are helpful
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Staff was very very nice, place was well put together and clean. Celebrated our anniversary and staff brought a cake up to our room, very grateful for you guys for making our stay amazing! Will be back and highly recommend
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Great breakfast, awesome room!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Heathman Hotel
Staff (Brandon) was extremely accommodating. The facility was very clean and in a perfect location. Do NOT believe the "war torn" Portland narrative.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Front door & desk staff super welcoming and friendly!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest 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.
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 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.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
Southwest Portland Travel Guide
Are there hotels near Southwest Portland?
- Downtown Portland Hotels
- Southeast Portland Hotels
- Pearl District Hotels
- Buckman Hotels
- Northwest Portland Hotels
- Nob Hill Hotels
- Hosford-Abernethy Hotels
- Alphabet Historic District Hotels
- South Portland Hotels
- Old Town Chinatown Hotels
- Goose Hollow Hotels
- Southwest Hills Hotels
- Hillsdale Hotels
- South Waterfront Hotels
- Multnomah Village Hotels
- West Haven-Sylvan Hotels
- Raleigh Hills Hotels
