Central Eastside, OR
Portland





Visit Central Eastside
Popular places to visit

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.

Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.

Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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 Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your visit to Portland. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do

Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour

Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown

Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Full-Day Mount Hood & Multnomah Falls Tour

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Central Eastside Hotel Deals

Eastside Lodge
I went here for a place to stay and to park my car after a concert at moda center. It serves that purpose and it was cheap enough but the bed is what you would expect for a cheap hotel and it is on a main road so I woke up frequently from road noise and loud banging for some reason, I'm assuming ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Jupiter Hotel
I enjoyed staying at the Jupiter because I used to go to the downstairs venue in the past when it was the doug fir. (Now sadly closed) The only issue i would have is that there was no refrigerator in my room, which I think is pretty standard these days. But the price was good. And they had underground ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

KEX Portland
It’s a good as advertised or even better. Value for time and no
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Hotel Grand Stark
Clean room, necessary amenities, very quiet. Street parking was somewhat challenging requiring an app and is limiting depending on time of day.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Paramount Hotel
The Swine has a nice menu and great vibe.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
The stay was going good until I looked to my right and the bottom of the couch was covered in mold with my young child being there.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Central Eastside

Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Grand Central and hop on the metro to see more 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 the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.

Downtown Portland
Explore the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in this central business district with high-rise buildings. Enjoy walkable streets, and easily access public transportation like MAX light rail and Portland Streetcar.

Lloyd District
Lloyd Center and Moda Center are top sights in Lloyd District, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more sights in the area.

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
Discover art galleries like Elizabeth Leach Gallery, dine at diverse restaurants, and unwind in public plazas such as Jamison Square. Easily navigate with the Portland Streetcar and explore nearby iconic Powell's City of Books.
