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.

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

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

Downtown Portland: History, Landscape and Cityscape with In-App Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Central Eastside Hotel Deals

KEX Portland
The staff and restaurant were awesome. Both understated but very good. My room was fine. Nothing special but clean and nearly silent.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Jupiter Hotel
Convenient location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Stark
We really enjoyed our stay. Rooms were well appointed, fresh new decor and very clean. Comfortable beds
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Eastside Lodge
Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
We always stay here when we have an early morning flight.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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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. 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 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.
