Central Eastside
Portland
Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.
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
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
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.
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 on the Willamette River
Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour
Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour
Portland: Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Jupiter Hotel
The staff were wonderful and welcoming. The location was perfect for our visit and we could walk or transit everywhere we wanted to go. The room was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Stark
Nice old renovated building, beautiful wood, friendly and helpful staff, good comfort level.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
KEX Portland
Room was very nice, comfortable. Staff very kind and helpful. Great lounge on main level.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Paramount Hotel
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable. The only complaint was the water didn’t stay hot enough. But other than that we enjoyed ourselves.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Restaurant is closed indefinitely. I can’t comment on breakfast because it wasn’t available before I left to the airport. The Staff was fantastic
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Courteous staff, quick check-in, nice room.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Eastside
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery 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 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.
