Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Portland

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A building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".
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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

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

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

Rp173.215
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

Rp1.348.347
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

Rp146.540
per adult
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Maine Tours

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

Rp700.265
per traveller
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour

Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour

Rp297.512
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Rp1.033.149
per adult
Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Portland

The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is Rp2.273.173 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
Rp2.273.173
Rp2.515.039 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is Rp2.885.140 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.885.140
Rp3.874.965 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
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 Rp1.807.799 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.807.799
Rp2.010.172 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,664 reviews)
"We were in Portland for three (3) days on the tail end of our 2-week east coast trip. While the hotel is showing some signs of age, it did not disappoint and fully met our needs. The breakfast was great, especially the cook to order omelets. The hotel is not in the Old Port area but is still a comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is Rp2.419.050 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.419.050
Rp2.676.437 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,768 reviews)
"The good - The valet was excellent. Warm greeting, took our car, brought up our luggage asap. - Check-in was easy - Room was averagely spacious - Can't beat the location - The Armory was good, Had two drinks and the waitress was very nice. The bad - This place is dated and somewhat dilapidated. No ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St Portland ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.981.419 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.981.419
Rp2.192.242 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,034 reviews)
"Clean property but bare bones/only the essentials. For the high price tag there was no close up mirror in the bathroom, minimal lighting, basic quality sheets. Breakfast was minimal as well....freeze dried scrambled eggs. Yogurt only with sugar and fruit. I needed a phone charger and there wasn't ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is Rp1.990.369 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.990.369
Rp2.689.862 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice, clean and attractive with lovely areas to sit inside and our. However there’s a $25/day resort fee theta not mentioned when booking or on Hotels.com/Expedia so we were hit with it upon checking in. Since there is no resort like amenities except for bikes to use if/when available ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

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

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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.

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.

Downtown Portland Travel Guide