Downtown Portland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
State Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre during your stay in Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Portland Museum of Art
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Portland Museum of Art during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Maine College of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wadsworth-Longfellow House during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
State Street Church
After visiting State Street Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Cathedral Church of Saint Luke
After visiting Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Downtown Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Location is fantastic and staff was friendly. The room and common areas were acceptably clean. The room was pretty basic and felt a little cramped but I could have booked a suite and didn’t. Some of the maintenance could have been done better, which would have been more fitting for a well restored ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"We had breakfast both days of our weekend at the lovely first floor dining room. The tables were beautifully set and the food delicious. Both Patrick and John were standouts on the dining staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Rooms are fantastic! Great view! Lots of nice small amenities."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Great spot within walking distance of tons of bars/restaurants/shops/ferry cruises. Had a problem with our shower and they immediately had us in a new room. Nice bar and restaurant on site. Takes a while to get an uber, so if no car plan accordingly!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
"Convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
"The hotel staff were great. The room was clean and comfortable. We stayed in the top room which was a corner room with a great view of Fore street If you plan to stay on a room facing Fore Street you better not be a light sleeper. This is not the hotel’s fault, there is a nightclub which can disturb ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Portland
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 Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, 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.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.
East End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East End and surrounding area, you can visit East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
