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 art galleries in this vibrant 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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best South Portland Hotel Deals
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Extremely beautiful grounds with trails just out back to walk. Very clean rooms and awesome staff.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Downtown area was very loud and dirty. The building itself was fairly nice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
Amazing staff, amazing hotel and amazing experience!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Courteous, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Close to the concert hall and lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Outdated, needs modernization with things like usb ports. Neds new carpets, psint, etc.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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 Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, 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 Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Sam Jackson 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 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.
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 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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
