South Waterfront
Portland
Visit South Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities like biking in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant 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.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in South Waterfront
The Paramount Hotel
Room cleaned. Staff nice and professional
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Nice job
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Room size was perfect, the bathroom was very impressive - with the separate vanity space and the robes! Soooo luxourious!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Amazing room and service.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Staff was great, room was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The room was very nice, clean and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was also nice and clean.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Waterfront
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 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
While you're in Central Eastside, take in top sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Oregon Rail Heritage Center, and hop on the metro to see more 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 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.
Southwest Portland
Fairmount Boulevard Loop and Circuit Bouldering Gym SW are top sights in Southwest Portland, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop to see more sights in the area.
