Southwest Portland Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was phenomenal and the property was very clean and modern. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Quick and easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff, clean room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Overnight curbside parking is free!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
I and a lot of my people paid extra for the full breakfast, there was no breakfast and honored the voucher with an egg sandwich, I asked for oatmeal or a piece of fruit no can do. You have restaurant and don’t use to make you money. Bad business! Bad management! Rooms were spotless. It a shame. No ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Ok rooms parking was hard to find
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
The front desk staff was nice and friendly. The location is also good. There was some construction going on nearby but overall nothing was disruptive. The part I dislike the most about the hotel is the cleanliness. The bed mattress was dirty with hair and stains. Disappointing.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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 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.
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.
