Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Portland

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

A multi-story brick building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".

State Theatre

8.8/10 (392 reviews)
The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.
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Things to do

Portland Explorer: Cultural/Historical & 3 Lighthouses Tour

Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

Rp1.625.169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour

Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour

Rp172.777
per traveller
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Rp1.375.143
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour

Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour

Rp303.424
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Maine Tours

Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Rp714.181
per traveller
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours

Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Rp446.296
per traveller
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
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Top hotels in Downtown Portland

Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is Rp5.662.191 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
Rp5.662.191
Rp6.949.936 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (1,771 reviews)
"Great stay in the middle of everything! Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping as well as the piers!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 Rp4.660.860 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp4.660.860
Rp5.646.310 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,251 reviews)
"A decent place to stay in old port. Big room and nice staff. Room smelled like bleach and had a lightbulb burned out. Considering the price did not meet expectations."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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 Rp4.259.925 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp4.259.925
Rp4.713.181 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,687 reviews)
"Nice old hotel with a key location. My wife loved the spa and the garden restaurant was a nice feature."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

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 Rp4.562.602 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp4.562.602
Rp5.048.063 total
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! (1,622 reviews)
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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 Rp4.652.417 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp4.652.417
Rp5.147.434 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 Jul 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 Rp4.652.417 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp4.652.417
Rp5.147.477 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a red brick building with balconies.

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.

A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent tower.

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.

A sign for the Maine Jewish Museum with a brick building in the background.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal town with houses, a parking lot, and a rocky shoreline.

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