Central Eastside Travel Guide
Portland
Visit Central Eastside
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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
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: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Eastside Lodge
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Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Jupiter Hotel
Everything at the Jupiter met and/or exceeded our expectations! We will come back to this location again in the future!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
KEX Portland
Cool bar downstairs, great vibes and good drinks. Hotel is really neat. Shared bathrooms were clean and nice.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
I needed a last minute hotel & went with the affordable option. Their staff was friendly & helpful. The room was adequate in that I had a safe space to sleep, but the bedding seemed dirty with hair everywhere. A couple other issues were no hand or bar soap for the bathroom and the overnight parking ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
The hotel is a bit older but rooms and common areas have been well maintained. The room was very clean. This is a great place to stay for the money. Would stay here again when visiting Portland.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
breakfast was bad, got there at 8:45 and the food was almost all gone, when mentioned to staff they said when it's gone it's gone.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
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.
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.
Lloyd District
Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Lloyd Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland.
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.
Pearl District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Pearl District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Powell's City of Books, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
