Southwest Portland
Portland
Visit Southwest Portland
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 visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.
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.
Portland Japanese Garden
Waterfalls, flowers, and tranquillity can all be found in this authentic, idyllic Japanese garden in Portland.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland with a stop at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Portland Art Museum
Stroll through the many buildings of the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, and discover pieces ranging from prehistoric artefacts to contemporary art.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
Good drinks restaurant on site
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice room!
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel is in a good area. Pool and restaurants are good. Staff are not friendly. Some staff members were rude
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Excellent location, honestly had no issues! Great place to stay when visiting Portland!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Hotel deLuxe
room was great and location is excellent
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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.
Goose Hollow
If you're spending time in Goose Hollow, check out sights like Providence Park or Makah Cultural and Research Center and hop on the metro to see more 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 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.
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.
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 the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop.
