South Portland Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Portland Aerial Tram
Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in South Portland
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. I love that it’s on the river, which makes for a nice walk. I wish it were more convenient to nice dining options. I never felt unsafe.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The room was spacious & clean. The location was good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
This old small room even i book premium 2 bed bathroom toilet problem service when i asked just provide the tool i have to fixed by myself, uncomfortable to stay on 3 nights
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Very nice and comfort place to stay.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Was good. You do have to pay $10 for parking but was convenient next to the airport
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
Staff was amazing, having the valet parking was wonderful. Clean and comfortable. Will be back!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South 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 Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
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.
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.
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.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
