West End Travel Guide
Portland





Visit West End
Stay near popular West End attractions
Things to do

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Portland, Maine: Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast

Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Top hotels in West End

The Westin Portland Harborview
"Great hotel. Conveniently located to everything"
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Portland Harbor Hotel
"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

Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
"Breakfast was delicious! Parking was free…Good location - not too far from everything. Staff were wonderful and let me in my room early."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
Where to stay in West End

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.

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.


















