Central Eastside Travel Guide
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Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry during your travels in Portland. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Moda Center
Catch an event at Moda Center and enjoy other activities in Portland such as cycling.Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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
Visit the animals who call Oregon Zoo home during your travels in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Top hotels in Central Eastside

KEX Portland
A lovely hotel, spotless facility, and staff that went out of their way to help us. Very quiet despite being on a busy street. Definitely plan to stay there again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Grand Stark
Clean room, great location walking distance to many of the vintage shops, restaurants and bars we were planning to visit. Finding free street parking became a game for us so we didn't have to pay the high priced valet parking fee. We were also upgraded to a nicer room category but it ended up being ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Eastside Lodge
Good value, very adequate room, good price, great location, great desk staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Park Lane Suites and Inn
Room was clean and comfortable. Front desk staff were a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Paramount Hotel
Improvements can be made to valet.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
yes
Reviewed on 23 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.
