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
Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in Southgate
The Paramount Hotel
Hotel was very nice, spacious and well appointed. However, the shower had hair both on the wall and rolled up in a bunch on the side of the tub, which means it wasn’t cleaned properly between guests. I am aware this must happen, so I never touch shower walls, and I bring my own wipes to clean surfaces. ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov, 2025
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Clean room, front desk friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 27 Nov, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
pool was a little cold and had to pay for parking
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2025
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Clean and close to pdx
Reviewed on 27 Nov, 2025
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Close to the concert hall and lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2025
Heathman Lodge
Breakfast was open too late for people who are working and have to leave before the start. Parking was full most nights at the hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Nov, 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.
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.
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.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Circuit Bouldering Gym SW and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
