Downtown Portland Travel Guide

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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.

Stay near popular Downtown Portland attractions

A multi-story brick building with a large arched window and a sign that reads "STATE".

State Theatre

8.8/10 (392 reviews)
The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.
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Top hotels in Downtown Portland

Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹31,193 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
₹31,193
₹38,117 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,831 reviews)
"Staff was great, but rooms and amenities were incredibly dated. The bathroom had no ventilation, a very old shower, and mediocre product options. The rooms were very bare bones and not warm or inviting. There was nothing all that special about this property and certainty not worth the nightly ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is ₹24,001 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹24,001
₹26,554 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Great lication, clean, nice hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is ₹27,357 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹27,357
₹32,843 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
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 ₹23,434 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹23,434
₹25,927 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,632 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and comfortable. The location is very good. It's not right in the heart of the tourist district, but very close by. Portland is a walking city anyway. Word to the wise: we had a spectacular view of the ocean. Pay the extra few dollars to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

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 ₹32,047 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹32,047
₹35,457 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,738 reviews)
"The rooms are feeling their age but otherwise nice enough. The doors fully seal they are open at the bottom like residential doors which lets all sound and smoke in from when other neighbors smoke despite it being a non-smoking hotel. The valet staff earns special props they were friendly and incredibly ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St Portland ME
The price is ₹28,140 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
₹28,140
₹31,134 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a red brick building with balconies.

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.

A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent tower.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a sign reading "Portland Museum of Art McLellan House."

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a harbor, marina, and residential area.

Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.

A sign for the Maine Jewish Museum with a brick building in the background.

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