Southwest Portland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Portland
Popular places to visit
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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Portland Japanese Garden
Waterfalls, flowers, and tranquillity can all be found in this authentic, idyllic Japanese garden in Portland.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Providence Park
Catch an event at Providence Park and enjoy other activities in Portland such as cycling.Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
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
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Our pick of the best Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
You can’t ask for a better location and the prices are very favorable. Room was clean, staff very friendly. Ate at two onsite restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Staff is very friendly, residential area close to shops ans restaurant. Mae at the front desk is exceptional!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was great, perfect lounge with a happy hour to grab a drink and hang out while on your laptop, central enough in downtown to walk to many a place and grab a bite, clean room, polite staff
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Excellent location, efficient valet, and great amenities
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Clean room ,nice breakfast ,nice staff. Only once house keeping is a bit pity when we return back home and found dirty towels.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Portland
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Artists Repertory Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station or Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station.
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.
Central Eastside
If you're spending time in Central Eastside, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Oregon Rail Heritage Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
