East Bayside Travel Guide
Portland





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
"Good hotel for the price and amenities. It's a bit aged but I saw they are undergoing new management and renovations in 2027. The complimentary shuttle was really great. Took us back and forth to old port saving us money. They even allowed my pup on the shuttle. Super super close to the Amtrak station. ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
"The first room they had us in smelled of cigarettes… the entire property is run down. Pay more money and go somewhere else!"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland

Inn at St John Portland In-Town
"The Inn at St John is lovely on the outside but unfortunately not well-maintained and overpriced. I paid nearly $250 for a room where the telephone didn’t work, the “brick” in the bathroom was literally white styrofoam stick-and-peel faux brick that was peeling off the wall, and a teeny tiny shower ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Clarion Pointe South Portland
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.


















