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

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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

฿2,945
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

฿1,607
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

฿4,318
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

฿1,004
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

฿3,514
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park

Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park

฿2,946
per adult
Portland Timbers Football Game at Providence Park
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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 ฿3,602 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,602
฿4,199 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (3,563 reviews)
"Location - amazing. Size of the rooms - incredible. Views - the best. Staff - awesome. Would love to stay here again! My ONLY complaints - we were on 7th floor, sign said ice was on 8th floor. Go up there to an out of order sign, so head to 5th floor where it says there's also ice - turns out it ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Paramount Hotel
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 ฿6,357 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,357
฿7,374 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿3,740 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,740
฿4,382 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

5 out of 5
525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR
The price is ฿8,711 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿8,711
฿11,201 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

3 out of 5
2080 SW River Drive Portland OR
The price is ฿4,675 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,675
฿5,423 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

4.5 out of 5
506 SW Washington St Portland OR
The price is ฿3,283 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,283
฿4,979 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,244 reviews)
"An excelente place to stay. The bed and pillows were super confortable and the stand very attentive and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
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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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Buckman

If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Grand Central and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.

Southwest Portland Travel Guide