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

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is £209 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£209
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is £307 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£307
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,793 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, close to everything and service is amazing"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 £249 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£249
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,268 reviews)
"They didn’t offer self parking only valet at $40/day and there was a $25/day fee associated with the room. The room was nice the staff was also nice and the location was great."

Reviewed on 5 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 £195 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£195
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,617 reviews)
"Everything you need just up the road from all the main sightseeing areas. The Holiday Inn airport shuttle was easy to spot just outside the baggage pickup area, and the complimentary e-bikes are a treat!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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 £209 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£209
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
The Westin Portland Harborview
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

4 out of 5
9 Center Street Portland ME
The price is £288 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£288
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

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

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

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