East Bayside Travel Guide
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Visit East Bayside
Stay near popular East Bayside attractions
Things to do

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour

Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
Top hotels in East Bayside

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"I stayed here for a conference in town because it was convenient and the price was so much more reasonable than the ridiculous situation going on in the Old Port. I can’t believe people are truly willing to spend +500$ a night to stay in a city in Maine in a Monday, but that’s what it’s come to. ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
"Excellent breakfast! Must include if you are able to! We honestly found parking on the street for free each night if you don’t mind hunting for a spot and walking a tad. Worth saving on parking in my opinion."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
"Everything was clean and well maintained. Rustic charm We like the fact that the hot tub cool and so on were open till 11:00 p.m. And the grab and go breakfast was also available until 11:00 a.m. which is nice because when you're on vacation you sometimes keep odd hours and it's nice when there are ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

Inn at St John Portland In-Town
"It was okay. Not very clean, hair on toilet and sink, old used toiletries left behind, missing robe."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Clarion Pointe South Portland
"I really enjoyed our stay and the bonus of being away from the city! It’s convenient to get to and from Portland/the highway systems! I just wish there were two nightstand tables instead of one so we could’ve plugged in our phones easier. The king room seemed to be set up for one person in mind. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Where to stay in East Bayside

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.

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.


















