Central Eastside
Portland
Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Interactive science exhibits, a movie theatre and a planetarium combine in this impressive science and technology institution.
Oregon Zoo
A fascinating and diverse range of creatures from all over the world are housed here at this popular Portland attraction.
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
Portland’s favourite green space is where the locals go to escape the bustle of the city among fountains, cyclists and tree-lined paths.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Eastside Lodge
It’s was clean and everything was perfect for my stay and the price was a great value
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
KEX Portland
The check-in was great, I'd come on the train and was quite tired and Christian at the front desk had my bed all set. Giving great recommendations for local food around town all within a short distance including the great Pizzeria, a diner, and a local Brewery. My room was spotless as were the bathrooms ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Jupiter Hotel
Great location with easy access to music venues, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops. Loved the outdoor patio on the 5th floor. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
We had an excellent stay. From the engaged informative checkin to the clean, well apointed room, it was a pleasure to stay at the Hotel Grand Stark. We had no issues or complainrs but we were aware of the area beforehand. The area amenities is what drew us there and we will stay again. Thank you ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Paramount Hotel
It is a GREAT location! Great bar/restaurant attached as well as a restaurant as part of it. It’s beautiful. Room clean, spacious, very comfortable beds, and soft fluffy towels. It didn’t have coffee in the room but the jet tub bathroom, huge separate shower, and spacious bathroom was great. King ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
The hotel had everything we wanted and could possibly need. The staff was so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 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.
