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.
Keller Auditorium
You can make plans for a show at Keller Auditorium during your stay in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and 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
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Close to the concert hall and lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
We had a fun swim with my grandsons. Enjoyed dinner at Mothers.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mark Spencer Hotel
It was in walking distance to a number of places I enjoy visiting. They provided parking for an extra expense, but that was okay with me.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
So fun to have room service & impeccable service. Loved both onsite restaurants.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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 Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, 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.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 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.
Alphabet Historic District
Spend some time visiting places like Trevett-Nunn House while getting to know Alphabet Historic District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at NW Lovejoy & 18th Stop or NW Lovejoy & 21st Stop to see more of the area.
Southwest Portland Travel Guide
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Portland State University
- Keller Auditorium
- Lewis and Clark College
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
- Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Portland Art Museum
- OHSU Hospital
- Shriners Hospital for Children
- Portland Saturday Market
- Pioneer Place
- Portland'5 Centers for the Arts
- South Waterfront City Park
- Portlandia
- Hoyt Arboretum
- Portland Children's Museum
- Multnomah County Central Library
- Portland VA Medical Center
- Pettygrove Park
Hotels Near Southwest Portland, Portland
- Downtown Portland Hotels
- Southeast Portland Hotels
- Pearl District Hotels
- Buckman Hotels
- Northwest Portland Hotels
- Nob Hill Hotels
- Hosford-Abernethy Hotels
- Central Eastside Hotels
- Alphabet Historic District Hotels
- South Portland Hotels
- Old Town Chinatown Hotels
- Goose Hollow Hotels
- Brooklyn Hotels
- Portland Heights Hotels
- Homestead Hotels
- Southwest Hills Hotels
- Hillsdale Hotels
- Forest Highlands Hotels
- Multnomah Village Hotels
- South Waterfront Hotels
