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.
Oregon Zoo
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Whether you want to relax and soak up some beauty or enjoy one of Portland's many festivals, spare at least one afternoon to enjoy this wonderful 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.
Activities
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland City Tour: Views and News (Our Best Selling Tour!)
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals
Eastside Lodge
Room was pretty clean, it was good for the price. No funny smells like lots of cheap hotels. Parking lots too small if you arrive late you’ll have to park on city streets
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
KEX Portland
The moment we stepped in we were greeted and had someone helping us check in. Everyone I saw at the desk was very helpful. Great location. Bus stops in both corners. Easy to get around from.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Jupiter Hotel
Fantastic view from Next
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
You can’t ask for a better location and the prices are very favorable. Room was clean, staff very friendly. Ate at two onsite restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Staff is very friendly, residential area close to shops ans restaurant. Mae at the front desk is exceptional!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Hotel was great, perfect lounge with a happy hour to grab a drink and hang out while on your laptop, central enough in downtown to walk to many a place and grab a bite, clean room, polite staff
Reviewed on 17 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 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.
