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.

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Things to do


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 ฿8,410 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,410
฿9,305 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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)
"Room was excellent. Location is good but if you have mobility issues then you would have to Uber to waterfront/shops. Valet/complimentary shuttle unreliable."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is ฿8,824 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿8,824
฿11,026 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,814 reviews)
"For the price I would expect more amenities. The “free” food by the elevator was pretty sparse with a broken ice machine and coffee maker"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is ฿8,894 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿8,894
฿9,840 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,723 reviews)
"Unless they are booked solid. I ONLY stay at the regency over the last several years. Fourth floor roof deck suite market street side ftw! Cheers!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

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

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is ฿8,421 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,421
฿10,219 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,291 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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 ฿6,722 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,722
฿7,437 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,628 reviews)
"Helpful staff and the shuttle to/from airport and back and forth from downtown was really great."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3 out of 5
65 Commercial St Portland ME
The price is ฿6,761 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,761
฿7,480 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Garden 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.

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.

Parkside

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



Downtown Portland Travel Guide