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.
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.
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
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day
Top hotels in Southwest Portland
The Paramount Hotel
Spotless clean, and spacious. I’d definitely love to stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Wonderful stay! Yummy cookies and close to everything! Walked over 12 miles!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
The property it’s is nice as is the area. The staff was friendly at check in and alway polite. However, we were there for a wedding and 6 people (the suite) had to shower and get ready, the shower filled with water and wouldn’t drain. We complained about it at the front desk when we left for the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
This is the second time we've stayed here...for a reason. Not only is it one of the most quirky, yet somehow elegant and refined, properties we've ever been in, but the staff are super friendly and helpful, they have a system dialed in that doesn't seem to skip a beat. I do wish there were coffeemakers ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room. Friendly staff! The cafe and the team there are just great.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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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 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 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 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River 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.
