Downtown Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise

NZ$99
per adult
Portland: Casco Bay Morning Lighthouse Cruise
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

NZ$129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

NZ$14
per adult
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Portland Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

NZ$28
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Sunset Lighthouse Harbor Cruise from Portland's Old Port

Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

NZ$149
per adult
Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks
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Our pick of the best Downtown Portland Hotel Deals

Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
The price is NZ$493 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$493
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Portland Harbor Hotel
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 NZ$443 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$443
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET Portland ME
The price is NZ$375 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$375
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is NZ$414 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$414
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
20 Milk Street Portland ME
The price is NZ$349 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$349
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
209 Fore St Portland ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$322 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$322
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
"The room was spacious. We asked for a view and received a room with a water view."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Portland
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An aerial view of a coastal city with dense urban development, a marina, and a large body of water.

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.

The Victoria Mansion Historic House Museum with a clear blue sky in the background.

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.

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.

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

Parkside

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

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