South Waterfront Travel Guide
Portland
Visit South Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South Waterfront
The Paramount Hotel
Staff wonderful. bar ok reasonably priced. Food not so good in my opinion. Ate in restaurant and bar. Next time I’ll order in or go for a walk.i think many options in the area. Room was great. I needed an ADA bath and vroom I was very comfortable in this room. Very accessible. I’ll be staying at ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Breakfast was excellent, room was good but being by the airport there was lots of airplane noise.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
I liked the clean room.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
NO MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE ROOM. SHOWER IS RAINFALL HAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND THE WATER STREAM. THE VALET PARKING IS NOT FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD….VERY CUMBERSOME.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
The hotel was just okay. It is an older hotel that has lacked ongoing updates, but it was the most affordable hotel in the area.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
It was wonderful, slightly dirty, but nothing too serious. There was blemishes and hand prints on the walls/ windows or mirrors. The shower door wouldn't shut all the way. But other than that, I loved it
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Waterfront
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.
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.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark 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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around 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.
