Central Eastside Travel Guide
Portland
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 art galleries 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.
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.
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Hotel Grand Stark
The hotel was very nice. The only complaits was no cold water, noisy and not very let friendly on the outside.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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
It was nice the restaurant and whiskey bar were closed
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
Room was adequate and the food was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Our corner king room had a stunning city view—truly beautiful. Check-in was smooth and welcoming; the front desk team was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. We also loved the convenience of entering from the parking garage directly into the hotel lobby. The bar and lobby area were inviting and lively, ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Amazing stay! Loved the hospitality. Shout out to the staff, esp Alex for making us feel at home.
Reviewed on 5 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.
