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 giraffe standing near a rocky enclosure with visitors observing from behind a fence.

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

฿2,938
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River

฿4,307
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

฿1,469
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

฿901
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Discover Portland A Guided Tour

Discover Portland: A Self-Guided Tour

฿152
per adult
Discover Portland: A Self-Guided Tour
Portland City Tour

Portland City Tour

฿2,226
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 ฿3,234 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,234
฿3,770 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
The Paramount Hotel
Heathman Hotel

Heathman Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1001 SW Broadway Portland OR
The price is ฿3,345 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,345
฿5,043 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Heathman Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel

Mark Spencer Hotel

3 out of 5
409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR
The price is ฿3,889 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,889
฿4,512 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,513 reviews)
"The whole experience has been most wonderful . Especially the STAFF each personal encounter was positive . Commendable ✔️ I had reserved Monday for 2 but arrived Sunday for solo booking . The staff was extremely gracious to move me from the single across the hall for 2 .. 315 — 312!!! Superb location ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Mark Spencer 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 ฿3,316 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,316
฿3,846 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (2,630 reviews)
"Amazing hotel in a great location. I will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

3.5 out of 5
1022 SW Harvey Milk St Portland OR
The price is ฿1,972 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿1,972
฿2,789 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living
Moxy Portland Downtown

Moxy Portland Downtown

3 out of 5
585 SW 10TH AVENUE Portland OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,381 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿3,381
฿3,922 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
Moxy Portland Downtown
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Where to stay in Southwest Portland

Find the best Southwest Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A theater marquee with 'Portland' and 'An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash' written on it.

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.

The Moda Center with a clear sky, trees, and a pedestrian area.

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 Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.

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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 Revolution Hall or Experiment PDX 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