Old Port Travel Guide
Portland
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices.
University of Southern Maine
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Southern Maine as part of your travels around Portland. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
East End Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, East End Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Portland.
Eastern Promenade
Eastern Promenade is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
Portland Observatory
After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Top hotels in Old Port
Portland Harbor Hotel
The location was very good because you can walk to everything you need in the area. The only thing we didn’t like was the automatic $35 fee you can use toward meals etc in their restaurant, but if you don’t use it you get charged the fee anyway. We felt like it was a way to force us to eat in their ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
It’s a very good hotel in a nice location with an easy walk to restaurants and downtown. Add another star if you have a dog. We liked the gym and the amenities and the staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square
Clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
Stuff was great. We wish that pool was a little bigger as there was always someone there and it was a little crowded. And just wish that bathroom has a fan above when you have a shower it’s a little too much .
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Room was good. Restaurant for breakfast was good. Location good for downtown.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
The beds were broken horribke the springs could be seen and felt they don’t care of fix it’s ashamed
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Port
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.
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 Maine College of Art or Cross Insurance Arena 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, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Maine Jewish Museum 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.
Parkside
If you're spending some time in Parkside, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.
