Central Eastside Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Central Eastside

KEX Portland
Fantastic room! Clean, beautifully decorated room with a very comfortable bed. 10/10
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Jupiter Hotel
Very Pleasant stay with my Wife for her birthday weekend . Thanks to management and staff for the hospitality.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hotel Grand Stark
The staff were amazing! I loved the hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Eastside Lodge
Great location, easy check in and out and friendly staff. The room is decent. Nothing fancy but clean. A decent affordable option for its location.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The Paramount Hotel
Great staff, great rooms!!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
We stayed here for a cheer competition. I liked that it was walking distance to the convention center and I felt pretty safe. The area outside the hotel was nicely kept and no homeless people were around, like the other hotels in Portland. The staff was super helpful and friendly, I will definitely ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 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 Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery 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 Norse Hall 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
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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
- Portland State University
- Washington Square Mall
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Jantzen Beach Center
- Powell's City of Books
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Clackamas Town Center
- Keller Auditorium
- Lewis and Clark College
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park
