Portland Arts District Travel Guide

Portland

A large, cream-colored building with white columns and a white picket fence in front.
A grand hallway with ornate wallpaper, a patterned carpet, and a staircase with a red handrail.
An art gallery with various paintings and sculptures.
A colorful abstract sculpture in a landscaped garden with a brick pathway and trees.
A historic building with a sign reading "Portland Museum of Art McLellan House."

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Top hotels in Portland Arts District

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 ฿3,327 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿3,327
฿3,700 total
19 Nov - 20 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! (1,659 reviews)
"I stayed here twice recently on a trip to Maine for one night, each time either arriving or about to depart my time in Maine. There were other people with me, and we had booked a total of 4 rooms each time. On both experiences the check in process was extremely slow. There was one person working ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is ฿2,798 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,798
฿3,095 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,794 reviews)
"The check-in staff and shuttle driver were wonderful and very helpful. The cleaning staff not so much. The facilities were very nice and the shuttle to Old Port was very convenient and helpful and made our stay extra enjoyable."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is ฿3,630 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿3,630
฿4,016 total
18 Nov - 19 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
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 out of 5
81 Riverside St Portland ME
The price is ฿3,325 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,325
฿3,679 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"This was a great little spot- close to downtown Portland (about 15 mins). Very cozy rooms and I loved the hot tub. I want to go back in the summer to enjoy the beautiful patio (my trip was during a cold September weekend). Staff were friendly and helpful and their grab and go breakfast had tons of ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

2.5 out of 5
738 Main Street South Portland ME
The price is ฿2,428 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,428
฿2,647 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,186 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
Inn at St John Portland In-Town

Inn at St John Portland In-Town

2.5 out of 5
939 Congress St Portland ME
The price is ฿2,798 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,798
฿3,050 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,167 reviews)
"Very charming place. The shower is very very small otherwise the stay was 5 stars."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Inn at St John Portland In-Town
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Where to stay in Portland Arts District

Find the best Portland Arts District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Munjoy Hill

While Munjoy Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and East End Beach.

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.



Portland Arts District Travel Guide