Central Eastside
Portland
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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.
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 Zoo
A fascinating and diverse range of creatures from all over the world are housed here at this popular Portland attraction.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Eastside Lodge
Jupiter Hotel
"Clean room and nice staff"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
"Best time to get a room here is in the winter! The homeless don’t go far. Beware they scope you out and your vehicle. Watched them walk around my car and steal my half-smoked cigarette. Once that happened I got outta there. Plus the staff is awful. Checked out a day early and still had to check up ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
KEX Portland
"Really cool vibe and bar area! The gym downstairs is a little creepy."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"I only stayed for one night. It was very conveniently located to where I needed to be. The hotel seems classy. I love the lobby. The beds were comfortable.It really worked for me.It was a reasonable price at a good location. The downside is parking fee. I guess I don't travel to downtown hotels very ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"I liked that the hotel was of old construction and wasn't made of particle board like the new ones. I couldn't hear anyone walking in the room above me, doors slamming or what the people in the next room were watching on TV. Being so close to the airport and being far enough off the road I couldn't ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX 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. 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.
