Downtown Portland, ME
Portland
Visit Downtown Portland
Popular places to visit
State Theatre
You can make plans for a show at State Theatre during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Portland Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Portland Museum of Art during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wadsworth-Longfellow House during your trip to Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Maine College of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maine College of Art during your trip to Portland. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and 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 theater scene.
McLellan-Sweat Mansion
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at McLellan-Sweat Mansion during your travels in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Downtown Portland Hotel Deals
The Westin Portland Harborview
Parking to hotel was was very poor , trash overflowing waterlogged elevators , felt unsafe. Visited the restaurant on top floor waited 15 minutes to be acknowledged and left , not that busy staff not interested - very very poor. Front desk failed to activate parking causing me to be stuck at gate ...
Reviewed on 26 February 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Loved it, great location and amenities
Reviewed on 27 February 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
The staff were Courteous
Reviewed on 25 February 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Clean room, polite check in.
Reviewed on 25 February 2026
Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
Hard bed. Pool was not that clean. Inconsistent presence of towels at the pool. Nice staff. Quite rooms.
Reviewed on 23 February 2026
Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
The staff was super friendly on arrival and departing, the room was clean, neat, great city view, and it was a two minute walk to a great cappuccino at radial coffee. And I felt comfortable leaving my car in the parking garage.
Reviewed on 25 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Portland
Old Port
Cobblestone streets, 19th-century brick buildings, and fishing piers define this district, offering boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Explore Post Office Park, Tommy's Park with its large mural, and stroll the Eastern Promenade Trail to East End Beach.
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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bayside and surrounding area, you can visit Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium.
East Bayside
Bordered by Franklin Street and Washington Avenue, East Bayside offers a community arts venue, Mayo Street Arts, and the relaxing green space of Kennedy Park. Explore nearby Old Port and Munjoy Hill.
Parkside
While visiting Parkside, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium.
East End
Though East End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East End Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.
