South Portland Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene in this vibrant 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 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.
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.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Things to do
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Top hotels in South Portland
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location for what we had planned for the weekend. Beautiful location next to the river with a walking/biking path to walk off our breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Room and entire property was exceptionally clean. Great vibe in both bars. Checkin was flawless. The only think I have to say negative was the hotel entry doors seemed to be inoperative so they were fairly difficult to open and I’m a pretty big dude. Other than that wonderful stay. I will be ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
I will never stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
I had recently left a hotel that stated they were clean and was so bad I went into anaphylaxis TWICE. I chose to try Hilton and they did not disappoint! It was very clean and they were so kind. I am so thankful to have found a place where I could not only breathe, but feel comfortable and confident ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Decent room, comfy bed and nice sheets. Water pressure in shower could have been better. The only real negative is the location — the train is pretty loud at all hours as are the transients that hang out outside the hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Portland/Downtown
Everything and everyone were amazing!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, 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 Oregon Zoo and Custer City 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 Belmont or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
