Title: East End Travel Guide: Best of East End, Portland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East End](https://expedia.co.uk/East-End-Hotels.d553248635975850491.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portland.d181420.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-End.d553248635975850491.Car-Hire-Guide)[East End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-End.d553248635975850491.Holidays-City-Breaks) # East End Travel Guide ## Portland ![East End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/35a88fbf-1a5e-40e7-a8d0-fdfa2cb4501e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/b7b8067f-8eeb-4da7-aca5-86c823595d85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326369/392279b6-ba8e-473d-95d3-6db6c98740c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326369/e2075b09-f2cb-4578-9cb3-6a421ffcd496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East End](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326357/46d75cc8-fd44-4622-94a7-56bd0db96e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East End Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Portland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland.dx181420) --- ### Popular places to visit ![East End Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326357/191640a3-578a-49c8-8b3c-7316c332da71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### East End Beach Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-End-Beach-East-End.d6326357.Attraction) ![Eastern Promenade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326369/dec84781-eef7-481e-906d-5a71b5494d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Promenade Built on an old rail corridor along the easternmost portion of Portland’s peninsula, this waterfront trail offers stunning views of the harbor and Atlantic Ocean. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Promenade-East-End.d6326369.Attraction) ![Portland Observatory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/fdad64e8-c3ed-4c19-b5b8-f7ec9d0c0b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Observatory After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Observatory-Portland.d6077226.Attraction) ![East Prom Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668082/962afaee-bb49-4c4a-8418-86c99852f1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### East Prom Trail Former rail beds are often turned into trails. At this one you can walk, run, bike or swim for active relaxation within the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Prom-Trail-East-End.d553248621532668082.Attraction) ![State Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668181/12c8418f-9a14-4f93-8c30-2ed80351964b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### State Theatre The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best. [](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Theatre-Downtown-Portland.d553248621532668181.Attraction) ![Portland Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077214/5da73be5-0bbe-40d4-9f90-562d37bd733f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Museum of Art Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Museum-Of-Art-Portland.d6077214.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44927495/42f8f2e5-289d-480a-a822-cc8751cc6b66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour £7 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-portland-coastal-vibe-and-old-mansions-with-in-add-audio-tour.a44927495.activity-details) ![Portland Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45719150/c5757d24-772a-4314-9a5b-385c37350ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-smartphone-audio-tour-self-guided-drive.a45719150.activity-details) ![Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46325508/66476b7f-1b7f-4138-b768-f3fb7a4789f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £17 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-maine-app-based-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a46325508.activity-details) ![Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46270306/a68f0ce3-a381-4d3f-897c-eb9b073c543e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour £9 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maine-portland-smartphone-based-walking-audio-tour.a46270306.activity-details) ![Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941422/8edf0b39-e377-40e8-9427-6d82cf3b7f7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour £13 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-portland-self-guided-driving-gps-audio-tour.a44941422.activity-details) ![Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46368442/e8228470-5c82-4805-8b47-11e4d47b8d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle £16 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-maine-self-guided-driving-walking-audio-tour-bundle.a46368442.activity-details) [See all activities in Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portland.d181420.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in East End ![The Westin Portland Harborview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6273/c479d2b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Portland Harborview 157 High St Portland ME £101 7 Apr - 8 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) I frequently stay at this property. It is a very clean property with kind and helpful staff and an excellent restaurant and spa. I was locked out of the next door parking garage and Dan (door man?) helped me get my car out. He ran out there in the freezing cold, called the garage mgmt and got me ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=6273&PinnedHotelID=6273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) ![Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7171/c90266f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME 1230 Congress St Portland ME £65 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,401 reviews) Great rooms and nice staff Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=7171&PinnedHotelID=7171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) ![Portland Harbor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898700/898621/1a7f326f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portland Harbor Hotel 468 Fore Street Portland ME £123 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,774 reviews) Very nice room, hotel was clean, staff kind and attentive. The location of thos hotel is great. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=898621&PinnedHotelID=898621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) ![Portland Regency Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920100/920050/d87c36dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portland Regency Hotel & Spa 20 Milk Street Portland ME £104 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,608 reviews) We booked the Regency Hotel for a girls weekend, and it was awesome! The location is perfect! We booked two rooms, and both were spotless. The staff was friendly and accommodating. My niece had a spa treatment that she said was heavenly. We spent time at the Armory Lounge, and the bartender was as ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=920050&PinnedHotelID=920050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) ![Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11991/4e5dab1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG 88 Spring St Portland ME £77 23 Apr - 24 Apr 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! (1,480 reviews) Clean room, comfy bed, nice breakfast bar. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=11991&PinnedHotelID=11991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) ![Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77990000/77981700/77981687/2540bb39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port 25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME £106 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,176 reviews) Nice & clean. Pull out sofa can use an upgrade though. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=77981687&PinnedHotelID=77981687&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850491) [See all 2,373 properties in East End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975850491) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check East End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850491&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around East End ![Munjoy Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326369/392279b6-ba8e-473d-95d3-6db6c98740c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Munjoy-Hill.dx553248635976477266) ![East Bayside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/aa00a950-3381-4d40-9dae-6eeff23c71b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Bayside If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-East-Bayside.dx553248635976473226) ![Old Port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172121/fd51681d-6a22-4da6-b3e1-ffc629c6e7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Port 5/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Old-Port.dx6172121) ![Downtown Portland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635188831461/1cdab29c-afbc-4a34-8bd2-ae8e40cf4b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Portland 3.5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Downtown-Portland.dx6174134) ![Aerial view of Cape Elizabeth Lights, also known as Two Lights, at the south end of Casco Bay in town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine ME, USA. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476206/9e9ade7f-6738-4469-a2e4-0405a5a2ef88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Bayside When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-West-Bayside.dx553248635976476206) ![Portland Arts District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326305/ea681022-f56f-4bcd-9327-752acacf0c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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