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 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.
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.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Tom McCall Waterfront Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Central Eastside
Eastside Lodge
Staff was cordial, but the condition of this old building and the noisy area around it were detracting.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
KEX Portland
The rooms were clean, the bathrooms were spotless with beautiful tile work which you will appreciate. Just an all around amazing experience for me while I stayed at KEX. The hotel staff were amazing and always helpful, and made you feel like your were a friend instead of a guest. An all around great ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean Room, GREAT VIEW and loved that checkout was at noon. My room had a walk in shower and separate tub that I did use to relax. It was so great :)
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Park Lane Suites and Inn
The staff remembered me from a prior stay,making things more personal and that you're not a number.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District
Wonderful hotel, convenient parking, although on the street - no self parking available. Also, Friday night stay can be loud and questionable due to the conditions in the neighborhood where the hotel is located.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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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. Lloyd 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.
