Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide

Bar Harbor

A wooden pier extending into calm waters with boats docked, a small building, and a forested hill in the background.
A harbor with a sailboat docked, a wooden pier, and a small building.
A marina with several boats docked, a grassy area in the foreground, and hills in the background.
A hand holding a coffee cup with a pink label reading "pink pastry sky espresso bar Bar Harbor, Maine" against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, a body of water, and a white van.
A red and green trolley with the text "OLI'S TROLLEY" and "Spirit of Scotland" on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Bar Harbor attractions

A harbor with several boats docked, a rocky shoreline, and houses in the background.
Photo by Maine Office of Tourism.
Open Photo by Maine Office of Tourism.

Village Green

9.2/10 (1,399 reviews)
Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.
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Things to do

Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿455
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿534
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

฿321
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire

฿329
per adult
Bar Harbor Self Guided Audio Walking Tour America’s Summer Empire
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Maine Tours

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

฿1,214
per traveller
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia

Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia

฿270
per adult
Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Bar Harbor Acadia
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Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor

Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel

2.5 out of 5
315 Main St Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this motel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Perfect location. Rooms were clean. Office has snacks, coffees, hot cocoa, quick breakfast items. Would stay again. Helpful staff.(not fancy, but quaint, clean, and convenient)."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

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Main Street Motel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿6,535 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿6,535
฿7,123 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿4,508 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,508
฿5,049 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (622 reviews)
"All of the staff were very friendly. It’s a lovely property within a short walk to plenty of great restaurants and shops. The room was spacious and cozy, especially loved the fireplace!"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
Bass Cottage & Ullikana

Bass Cottage & Ullikana

3.5 out of 5
16 The Field Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿5,106 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿5,106
฿5,566 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"Beyond incredible!! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Bass Cottage & Ullikana
Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St Bar Harbor ME
The price is ฿4,206 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,206
฿4,722 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Acadia ...
Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave Bar Harbor ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
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Where to stay in Downtown Bar Harbor

Find the best Downtown Bar Harbor areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a body of water with islands, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

A coastal area with dense forests, a marina with numerous boats, and a bridge connecting the land to the water.

Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Downtown Bar Harbor Travel Guide