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.

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.

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.
Activities

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food 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
Brand new facility on the river. Quiet, comfortable, and terrific. Strongly recommended. Prices are a bargain to attract business.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

The Paramount Hotel
The staff was phenomenal and the property was very clean and modern. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The hotel lobby is great! The room was clean and comfortable. If I want to be picky, I can say that the fitted sheet had a little hole , and the bottom drawer of the credenza wasn’t latching and kept opening.which could be a hazard. Both things, easy fix and did not affect my experience
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Overall, I enjoyed my stay. The one thing I didn’t like was how the pool and hot tub were very visible from the main lobby.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Other than parking, the hotel is a decent place
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Mark Spencer Hotel
Very nice front desk staff and a cool hotel. For the price it's amazing
Reviewed on 8 May 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 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 Oregon Zoo 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 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 Experiment PDX or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
