Southwest Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
Visit the animals who call Oregon Zoo home during your travels in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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 art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Lewis and Clark College
Enjoy the student vibe at Lewis and Clark College during your visit to Portland. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
Loved it. Great hotel, great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Excelent service
Reviewed on 1 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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Great service and friendly faces
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Amazing
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean rooms, very kind staff, quiet place and good amenities in the room. WiFi worked well and parking was easy!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Grand Central or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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.
