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 art galleries 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
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
Our pick of the best Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Wifi connection speed was not a speed to do simple tasks on computer. Options to upgrade for a charge but the basic was not good enough.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
This hotel was is so beautiful. Our room was the exactly as we hoped. The restaurant inside of the hotel was fantastic.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Wonderful hotel with easy access to great restaurants and a secure parking garage.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
Asked for a body wash refill since it's empty when I checked in, but they did not fill it.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
All staff were helpful and courteous. The room was spacious, the kitchen was fully stocked with supplies, the bed was firm and comfy, and the bathroom was huge and came with amazing amenities. Breakfast was free, but did have some questionable foods (powdered eggs), but it was clean and well-maintained. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest 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.
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 Makah Cultural and Research Center 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 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.
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.
Nob Hill
While you're in Nob Hill, take in top sights like Trevett-Nunn House or Mission Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
