Southwest Portland, OR
Portland
Visit Southwest Portland
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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Southwest Portland Hotel Deals
The Paramount Hotel
clean room helpful staff
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Everything was great— big clean rooms, friendly staff, good location. But breakfast is terrible. Like so bad. We couldn’t believe how great everything could be but breakfast was inedible…
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Free daily breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff and a beautiful indoor pool. Just be prepared to pay for parking whether it be valet or self parking.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
I used to live in the neighborhood and frequently had visitors stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and just what I needed for my short stay. The staff was friendly and super helpful.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Excellent staff morning, noon and night. Yummy coffee 24/7. Great neighborhood.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
Great team at this hotel! Nice large rooms and cool design.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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 Artists Repertory Theatre 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 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River, 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.