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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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 £83 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£83
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel. Conveniently located to everything"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is £128 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
£128
23 Nov - 24 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews)
"Location A+ with easy to walk to shops and restaurants. Bedroom was clean and had great wooden armoire, small refrigerator. Bathroom seemed clean but lighting very low. Water pressure could be improved. All in all a great place to stay."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

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 £72 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£72
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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 ...
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 £106 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£106
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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
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 £80 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£80
19 Nov - 20 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! (1,060 reviews)
"Everything was great! Perfect location"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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 £99 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£99
29 Nov - 30 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! (1,346 reviews)
"Great hotel in old port Portland. spacious and comfortable rooms"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 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. Learn more about Downtown Portland
Learn more about Downtown Portland

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.

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.

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

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