Southwest Portland
Portland
Visit Southwest Portland
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
"it was nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dossier Hotel
"I appreciate Micah at the front desk, he’s helpful!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
"No convenient self parking & valet is $52."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
"It was a very nice stay we had the pool to ourself most of the time. Breakfast was amazing and staff was all very friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"Corner king with kitchen room was excellent. Beautiful view of the city, very clean, extremely comfortable bed, very roomy, coffee maker and coffee provided. Great quality ropes provided for our use. Very good bottle of wine per stay provided plus wine tasting every day from 5-6 pm at the beautiful ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Moxy Portland Downtown
"The lobby was amazing & fun, friendly bartender, photo booth & games to play w/energetic music, but when checking in the front staff seemed as if we were bothering him & not friendly at all. The rooms were extremely small, no microwave or a mini fridge and since they don't have a parking lot, you ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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.
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 Hopscotch Portland 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.
