Southwest Portland Travel Guide

Portland

A cable car system, a cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.
A cable car system, a cityscape with buildings, a lake, and a mountain in the distance.
A serene pond with a small stone pagoda, lush greenery, and a waterfall in the background.
A cable car system with a cable car in motion, a bridge, and a mountainous backdrop.
A cable car system in a cityscape with tall buildings and a river.

Stay near popular Southwest Portland attractions

A bird with black and white feathers standing in water near rocks.
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Open Photo by Charles Arcudi

Oregon Zoo

8.8/10 (2,016 reviews)
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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Things to do

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

฿2,891
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

฿1,577
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

฿4,238
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

฿1,314
per adult
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Picture 11 for Activity Portland: Champagne Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

฿3,449
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland City Tour

Portland City Tour

฿2,190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland City Tour
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Top hotels in Southwest Portland

The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is ฿3,712 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,712
฿4,326 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,498 reviews)
"Close to everything in town and the area is very walkable. The staff was very nice as well."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Moxy Portland Downtown

Moxy Portland Downtown

3 out of 5
585 SW 10TH AVENUE Portland OR
The price is ฿3,424 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,424
฿3,972 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,469 reviews)
"The front desk staff is so nice and helpful! The valet was great. Great location and super easy to get too!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Moxy Portland Downtown
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

3 out of 5
2080 SW River Drive Portland OR
The price is ฿4,611 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,611
฿5,349 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,624 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

5 out of 5
525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,593 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿8,593
฿11,049 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It's a nice hotel but nowhere near luxury class and was overpriced. Paid almost 30 for a tiny piece of fish. Was told it came with peas when we asked what it came with. There were literally 12 peas. So I guess technically it came with peas. After eating the 4 bites of fish, we went out for dinner ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St Portland OR
The price is ฿5,872 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,872
฿6,812 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This was such a beautiful hotel to stay at with our family. It was so family friendly and located in an ideal area that was walking distance from restaurants and shops. The breakfast was delicious! I would highly recommend the breakfast sliders."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

3.5 out of 5
550 SW Oak Street Portland OR
The price is ฿3,689 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,689
฿4,322 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,464 reviews)
"Great location. Short walk to Union Station and the Pearl District. I would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
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Where to stay in Southwest Portland

Find the best Southwest Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Northeast Portland

While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.

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Pearl District

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

A river with a bridge, a red building with 'OMSI' on it, and a modern glass building in the background.
Photo by Glenn Miller
Open Photo by Glenn Miller

Southeast Portland

Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.

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Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Vancouver Farmers Market and Columbia River while you're in town.

Southwest Portland Travel Guide