Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunset over looking the harbor!
Beautiful sunset over looking the harbor!
Loon swimming
Sunset
If you are touring Acadia during the summer I would definitely recommend using the Island Explorer free shuttle especially to get into Bar Harbor. There are no parking hassles and the shuttles help reduce traffic in this beautiful park.

Popular places to visit

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Our pick of the best Downtown Bar Harbor Hotel Deals

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St Bar Harbor ME
The price is AU$157 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$157
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Acadia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was great!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining

Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining

Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this apartment in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor Whale ...
Heart of Bar Harbor | Steps to Shops & Dining
The Inn on Mount Desert

The Inn on Mount Desert

3 out of 5
68 Mount Desert Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is AU$151 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$151
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Great facility and staff. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return! Nice to have a discount for diner at a local restaurant - an extra bonus! Great breakfast!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Inn on Mount Desert
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor

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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
Panoramic drone shot of sunrise in Northeast Harbor, Main near Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island

Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven


Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

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