Central Eastside Travel Guide
Portland
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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.
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
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
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
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Eastside Lodge
Great stay all around
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
KEX Portland
Amazing hotel and the decor tells you a story you’ll never forget in a Portland hotel. Swanky night spot for your viewing plesure, and the late night succulent craving, the food menu isn’t the shabby either with clams from the PNW, to trout from the Columbia and the Tuna from the Pacific blue.!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
Everything exactly how I wanted it. Good mini bar. Great location for Moda Center.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Convenient to Portland MAX and street car
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Fantastic location! Quiet, clean and as described. While there’s parking onsite, which is very rare in this part of town, people who arrive late at night may find the parking full so will need to park on the street.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Amazing staff, hotels restaurant/bar was great! Overall just great. The room was very well designed and cozy. Definitively coming back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
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.
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.
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 Broadway Bridge, and catch the metro at NW 10th & Johnson Stop or NW 11th & Johnson Stop to see more of the area.
