South Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Portland
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful waterfront park.
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
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Our pick of the best South Portland Hotel Deals
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Spotless clean, and spacious. I’d definitely love to stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Breakfast was good. They charge you park on the property which I think is deplorable. I can understand charging for leaving your car there but as a guest of the hotel??? Shame!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
I have liked thi place for many years. And when things were not ok. I reached to them directly. They tried to make it right. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Parking was tight but workable
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
The property it’s is nice as is the area. The staff was friendly at check in and alway polite. However, we were there for a wedding and 6 people (the suite) had to shower and get ready, the shower filled with water and wouldn’t drain. We complained about it at the front desk when we left for the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South 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 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 Oregon Zoo and Custer City Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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 Willamette River 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.
