Southwest Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Zoo
A fascinating and diverse range of creatures from all over the world are housed here at this popular Portland attraction.
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
This tranquil spot in Portland’s Washington Park has been an oriental-style oasis for weary city-dwellers for almost half a century.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel has two fantastic restaurants/bars that serve excellent food and drinks. The location is super convenient, right in the heart of downtown and very close to public transportation, which makes getting around incredibly easy. The only downside were the linens and pillows. The pillows had an ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Easy parking, helpful and friendly staff, good location and lovely spacious suite.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
excellent restaurant
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
I went to this hotel. I used my card for security deposit and I haven’t get a refund. It’s almost 2 weeks. This is crazy. I would never recommend anyone to go there.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
We stay here often, enjoy the hotel and love the staff.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Clean room ,nice breakfast ,nice staff. Only once house keeping is a bit pity when we return back home and found dirty towels.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Portland
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Portland Aerial Tram and Willamette River. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond 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 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 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 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 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Oregon Rail Heritage Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Taylor Stop or SE Grand & Belmont Stop.
