Madison South Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Madison South
Popular places to visit
The Grotto
You can learn about the history of Portland when you stop by The Grotto. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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 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.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
Top hotels in Madison South
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was awesome, room was good, no complaints
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Always love staying here the comfortable rooms that are clean and roomy the views are always beautiful. Staff usually always friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Nice place. Staff is great. Convenient shuttle.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Heathman Lodge
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Friendly staff at the front desk and in the bar. The room was clean and had a good view. Did not know I needed to request housekeeping. Near food trucks. Unfortunately also near many unhoused and/or mentally ill folks on 4th street, one street over.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madison South
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
