Central Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Learn all about the fantastic scientific and technical achievements of recent times in a fun and interactive environment.
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
This modern zoo houses a diverse and intriguing range of animals from North America and many other parts of the world.
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.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its cycling trails.
Activities
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals
KEX Portland
The staff is great so is the vibe
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
Great location. This hotel has style.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Eastside Lodge
always a deal staying here! I would 100% recommend
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
Clean, comfortable, nice lobby, free parking
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Over all good experience
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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 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 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.
