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 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
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Madison South
The Paramount Hotel
Has become my go to place lately. Good location. Nice bars on premises. Price is good
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Convenient location for the MODA center. Nice they have a restaurant upstairs for dinner and breakfast. Great staff
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
It’s close to downtown and walkable food locations.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
Checked out early morning
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
Parking was easy only thing is when leaving the parking lot you cannot go back the same way as in even though the map says you can. Staff was very friendly and the stay was quiet.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
The location allows you to walk to the water front, the weather machine, we were able to take in the Saturday market. I highly recommend this. The staff are awesome. The wine and music on Fridays and Saturdays was excellent.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Madison South
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like The Grotto or Portland Air National Guard Base, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
East Portland
Consider a visit to Glendoveer Golf Course and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in East Portland. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at East 122nd Avenue Station or East 148th 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 Bagdad Theatre 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.
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.
