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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
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
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
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
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Very nice, clean hotel. Very personable staff. One of the best hotel breakfast buffets I've experienced. Extremely convenient location close to the airport. Complimentary cookies available in the lobby in the evening. Note: this hotel implements a $10 per night charge to park in their lot. I'm sure ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
The room was very well kept and put together dual shower heads was fantastic!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
The staff was amazing Jasmine and John who works the front desk were very helpful and accommodating. The room was generally clean. Housekeeping was kind and pleasant. The building does not have an elevator and I was on the 2nd floor; the cart was unavailable when I had to change rooms due to a broken ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
We loved the large King suite. The complementary Happy Hour wine was lovely and the coffee was delicious. All staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was great - walking distance to many shops, restaurants and the river walk. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 9 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.
