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 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.
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.
Keller Auditorium
Watch traveling Broadway productions and other shows in a beautiful downtown theater that's been packing in the crowds for more than a century.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean, comfortable, nice lobby, free parking
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
This is our “Go to” hotel when we stay in Portland. Wonderful front desk service, clean rooms, great beds. Actually comfortable beds is one of the first things I look for when reading hotel reviews. Nice bedding linens too. They also give a $10 credit for the restaurants downstairs, which are great. ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Staff was amazing. Our room was excellent — the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Great location.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
If this was a 3 star hotel the rating would have been higher as that’s what it is. I simply cannot fathom why this is rated as a 4.5 star hotel. Service is what makes highly rated hotel stand out. This was sorely lacking. A line up to the door at check in with 1 person working and that one person ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Only thing i can complain is the bed it’s too hard not comfortable. but the water pressure i love it! and the staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 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 Makah Cultural and Research Center 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.
