Central Eastside Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Central Eastside
KEX Portland
The staff and restaurant were awesome. Both understated but very good. My room was fine. Nothing special but clean and nearly silent.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Jupiter Hotel
The room was nice, the staff was friendly. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Stark
Room was spotless and staff really nice
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Eastside Lodge
yes
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Paramount Hotel
Nice place. Would definitely stay again. $60/night for parking is crazy. Paid $20 in the garage next door.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Sojourn Suites Portland Airport
Large room for the price.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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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 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. 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 Eastbank Esplanade 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.
Central Eastside Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Central Eastside by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Portland neighborhoods
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- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Oregon Rail Heritage Center
- Grand Central
- Milagro Theater
- Architectural Heritage Center
- Kidd Toy Museum
- Imago Theater
- Oregon Convention Center
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Portland State University
- Washington Square Mall
- Jantzen Beach Center
- Powell's City of Books
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Clackamas Town Center
- Columbia River Gorge
- Keller Auditorium
- Lewis and Clark College
