Madison South Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Madison South
Popular places to visit
The Grotto
You can learn about the history of Portland when you stop by The Grotto. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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 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 Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque 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.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Morning City Tour
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Top hotels in Madison South
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Good location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Staff was courteous, helpful, friendly and good listeners. I recommend that $10/day for breakfast, lunch or dinner be “more” especially if there is a family.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
This is a perfect place to stay. It is spotlessly clean, quiet, lovely surroundings and a good restaurant. The staff are friendly, helpful and amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Loved the staff, great place, rooms are amazing with great views.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Super nice and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Heathman Lodge
We were kept up late and woken up early to slamming doors. Hot tub was full of kids until close. Bar had limited seating and never had an opening ended up in lobby on couch having drink.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madison South
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
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.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Southeast Wine Collective are top sights worth seeing.
Kerns
While you're in Kerns, take in top sights like Willamette River and jump on the metro at NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop to see more of the city.
Irvington
While Irvington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Moda Center and Lloyd Center.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Grand Central or Belmont and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
