Central Eastside Travel Guide
Portland
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Popular places to visit
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Unique interactive exhibits will have all members of the family playing scientist or engineer while learning about how our world works.
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 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
View native creatures and endangered species during every month of the year at one of the oldest zoos in the United States.
Washington Square Mall
During your trip to Tigard, you can do some window-shopping at Washington Square Mall. Discover the area's entertainment choices or seek out its 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
Had a blast! Love the people working the front desk! So warm and welcoming!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
KEX Portland
Staff were nice, people at the bar were cool
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Eastside Lodge
Room was clean. Bed was comfy.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel
Amazing room and service.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Paramount Hotel
Clean hotel and great staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
Room size was perfect, the bathroom was very impressive - with the separate vanity space and the robes! Soooo luxourious!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 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 Stark's Vacuum Museum 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.
