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.
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.
Activities
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals
KEX Portland
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel, the family room allowed everyone to sleep comfortably.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Jupiter Hotel
We greatly enjoyed our stay here. The hotel has great energy, ambiance and amenities. The bar in the jupier next was top notch. Staff were accommodating and helpful. We were able to walk to many bars and restaurants from our hotel. Only downside is limited parking. We plan to return frequently.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Stark
Beautiful! Thoughtful details. Outstanding staff!!!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean. Beds comfortable.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Downtown area was very loud and dirty. The building itself was fairly nice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
Amazing staff, amazing hotel and amazing experience!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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. 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 Steel Bridge 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.
