Southwest Portland, OR
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
Portland Japanese Garden
Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland with a stop at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Providence Park
Catch an event at Providence Park, and enjoy other activities in Portland such as biking. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
"Great hotel. I’m a native but needed a downtown hotel for before and after my son’s wedding. Was so great to see the city from the 11th floor, a first!"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"Comfortable overall. Attached restaurant."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
"Staff was on point, they even sent me a follow up text to make sure everything was perfect. Excellent service and very nice room as well."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"Central walkable location with an excellent room at a reasonable price. Hard to beat."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Dossier Hotel
"Excellent staff assistance, great food and amenities. Great location with valet parking. Amazing place to stay and is my go to when I’m in town."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
"Great"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
Explore the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in this central business district with high-rise buildings. Enjoy walkable streets, and easily access public transportation like MAX light rail and Portland Streetcar.
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 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 the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Central Eastside
While you're in Central Eastside, take in top sights like Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and hop on the metro to see more 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 the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
