Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tree-lined pathway leading to a brick building with a sign reading "Mercy Hospital Service Entrance".
A building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".
A ticket booth with a 'No Weapons Allowed' sign, a 'Notice' sign, and movie posters on the wall.
A red brick church with arched doors and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.
A brick church with a large arched entrance, surrounded by trees and a brick fence.

Stay near popular Downtown Portland attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Portland Hotel Deals

Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is AU$519 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$519
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,770 reviews)
"Great stay in the middle of everything! Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping as well as the piers!"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is AU$453 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$453
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,250 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is AU$330 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$330
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

4 out of 5
88 Spring St Portland ME
The price is AU$405 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$405
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,619 reviews)
"Hotel staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and view of the bay was nice."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is AU$413 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$413
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property and super comfy beds! The rooftop restaurant had great service and the perfect view."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St Portland ME
The price is AU$413 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$413
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"this is a slumpy hotel with its one positive feature being its location. They use a teenage staff to guide you who must be from the suburbs and have no idea where anything is, the pool was so hot and humid it was not worth swimming in and they are building a major new hotel next door so everything ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Port

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Portland Arts District

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Portland Arts District. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Portland Museum of Art might round out your trip.

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Merrill Auditorium and Cross Insurance Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Downtown Portland Travel Guide

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