East Bayside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red brick building with Gothic architectural features, including pointed arches and a cross on top.
A stone church with a large circular window and a cross on top.
A harbor with boats docked, including a boat named 'Hattie & Arri'.
A cobblestone street lined with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and a musician playing a trumpet.
A restaurant interior with wooden floors, tables, chairs, and a bar area.

Stay near popular East Bayside attractions

Maine Jewish Museum

Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area.
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Activities

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

AU$82
per adult
Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

AU$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland, Maine: Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast

Portland, Maine: Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast

AU$107
per adult
Portland, Maine: Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast
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Our pick of the best East Bayside Hotel Deals

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

2.5 out of 5
738 Main Street South Portland ME
The price is AU$128 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$128
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
80 John Roberts Rd. South Portland ME
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$143
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,991 reviews)
"Simple operation. Good ice machine."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is AU$146 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$146
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Clarion Pointe South Portland

Clarion Pointe South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95 South Portland ME
The price is AU$79 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$79
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point ...
7.2/10 Good! (839 reviews)
"Room was clean, but floor always seems wet. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was not very good. Coffee in room wasn’t good, I had 1 regular coffee and 3 decaf choices."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Clarion Pointe South Portland
Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

Comfort Inn South Portland Airport

2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd South Portland ME
The price is AU$146 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$146
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,393 reviews)
"Carpet was old and dirty in hallways. There was an old smell in the place. Breakfast was 2star."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn South Portland Airport
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is AU$397 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$397
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Portland Harbor Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in East Bayside

Find the best East Bayside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked along a waterfront, a row of multi-story buildings with balconies, and a clear blue sky.
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Downtown Portland

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

An aerial view of a coastal city with dense urban development, a marina, and a large body of water.

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.

The Victoria Mansion Historic House Museum with a clear blue sky in the background.

West End

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

A historic building with a sign reading "Portland Museum of Art McLellan House."

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a harbor, marina, and residential area.

Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside Travel Guide

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