Central Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Unique interactive exhibits will have all members of the family playing scientist or engineer while learning about how our world works.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals
Eastside Lodge
"The Eastside hotel was not real clean and otherwise it was fine. Ice machine was down and our stay was just an our stay was just a so so experience."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Jupiter Hotel
"The room was okay. Staff was less than helpful, told me they had no onsite parking available because I booked the room through Expedia. Had to park in a pay lot 2 block away. We stayed 2 nights and can assure you there were lots of empty parking spaces the 2 nights we were there. It's obvious the ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
"Was in town for a couple concerts- cool rooms. Not huge but comfortable and clean and some street noise at night. Only downside is parking is pricey."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
KEX Portland
"Great spot in town. Easy to get everywhere and a cute little hotel!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"it was nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"Staff was super helpful; I arrived hours before check-in, and they let me store my baggage at the front desk. Room was clean and A/C was great, there were a couple of spots in the bathroom that seemed a little run down, but just normal wear and tear."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Hopscotch Portland 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. Moda 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 Eastbank Esplanade 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.
