Southeast Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.
Reed College
Enjoy the student vibe at Reed College during your stay in Portland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Mt Tabor Park
After visiting Mt Tabor Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Mall 205
During your visit to Portland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall 205. In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful waterfalls.
Hawthorne Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hawthorne Theatre during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Laurelhurst Park
Laurelhurst Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Top hotels in Southeast Portland
Eastside Lodge
Room was very basic, with minimal amenities, but clean and comfortable for a night stay! Parking lot is well lit and felt safe. Great price and nice stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
KEX Portland
This is a hostel with private rooms. I might have missed that while booking, but don’t think it was clearly labeled. It’s a nice place and good location if you’re going to the convention or Moda center, but just know what you’re booking.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The Paramount is right in the heart of downtown Portland. Within a block is shopping from Nordstrom, Pendleton, and Columbia as well as other designer labels. On both sides of the hotel’s (North and South) are parks. One is full of trees and lighting, the other a community space meant to connect ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Property is great. Expect a 60 charge to park your car and nothing your kids will want to eat for breakfast. Hotel is pretty and perfect on the other means
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
The hotel was very nice. Nice buffet for breakfast. Rooms were clean and staff always left plenty of clean towels.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southeast Portland
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Rail Heritage Center or Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
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.
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 Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
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.
Northeast Portland
While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Colwood National Golf Course or The Grotto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station.
