Southwest Hills Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Southwest Hills attractions

Healy Heights City Park

Healy Heights City Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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Activities

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

AU$112
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

AU$123
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

AU$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

AU$185
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

AU$180
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

AU$185
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
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Our pick of the best Southwest Hills Hotel Deals

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$189
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,486 reviews)
"Swine was a Very friendly, quaint bar."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

3 out of 5
7101 NE 82nd Ave Portland OR
The price is AU$165 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$165
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,827 reviews)
"The building is not being cleaned and maintained"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Moxy Portland Downtown

Moxy Portland Downtown

3 out of 5
585 SW 10TH AVENUE Portland OR
The price is AU$173 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$173
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,464 reviews)
"Staff is VERY accommodating! I got my car broken into sadly within a 3 hour period of street parking, however the staff extended our stay, vacuumed the glass in our car out and gave us drink tickets for the inconvenience. Very friendly, very clean. 4.5/5 bc it’s not their fault Portland theft ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Moxy Portland Downtown
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

3 out of 5
2080 SW River Drive Portland OR
The price is AU$233 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$233
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,612 reviews)
"No issues. Great place."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

5 out of 5
525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR
The price is AU$431 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$431
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It's a nice hotel but nowhere near luxury class and was overpriced. Paid almost 30 for a tiny piece of fish. Was told it came with peas when we asked what it came with. There were literally 12 peas. So I guess technically it came with peas. After eating the 4 bites of fish, we went out for dinner ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is AU$297 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$297
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This was such a beautiful hotel to stay at with our family. It was so family friendly and located in an ideal area that was walking distance from restaurants and shops. The breakfast was delicious! I would highly recommend the breakfast sliders."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Hills

Find the best Southwest Hills areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Southwest Hills
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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.

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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

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Photo by Glenn Miller
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Southeast Portland

Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

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Southwest Portland

Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Sam Jackson Park and Sellwood Bridge. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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