Popular places to visit
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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Learn about the local history of Portland when you take a trip to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Top hotels in Southgate
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel is lovely and location great. I was able to walk to every place that I wanted to go. Staff very friendly, in particular Eric at the front desk and the wait staff in the tavern.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Doubletree is one of my go to hotels. It’s always a pleasure stay here.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel was nicely set up. Enjoyed the pool. I did not like that valet parking was only convenient parking option.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
Always a great place to stay near Portland International airport.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Room and overall hotel was good. Clean, bed was comfortable, and it was decently quiet for being in downtown Portland! The only downside is there was some miscommunication with the hotel staff and the amenities offered. We were told the bar and lounge was open until 1am. It was about 11:30 when my ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Reasonable price and quiet. Staffs are friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
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.
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.
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.
South Portland
South Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Portland Aerial Tram. 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 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.
