Portland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Portland Head Light showing a lighthouse, general coastal views and rugged coastline
Portland Head Light showing a lighthouse, general coastal views and rugged coastline
Bradbury Mountain State Park featuring a small town or village, fall colors and landscape views
Fort Williams Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views as well as an individual female
Mother\'s Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a house

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Where to stay in Portland

State Street Church

Downtown Portland

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Portland
Old Port featuring a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Old Port
Bug Lighthouse, Portland

West End

4/5(1 area review)

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

West End
Religious

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 Bayside
Charles Q. Clapp House which includes heritage elements and a 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.

Portland Arts District
Aerial view of Cape Elizabeth Lights, also known as Two Lights, at the south end of Casco Bay in town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine ME, USA.

West Bayside

When in West Bayside, you can plan a visit to Bayside Bowl and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Bayside
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St Portland ME
The price is 2.553.684 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.553.684 ₫
2.825.397 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, quiet and comfortable. Exceptional team who were helpful and friendly. I actually hated to leave. Great stay!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Westin Portland Harborview
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St Portland ME
The price is 2.007.598 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
2.007.598 ₫
2.221.207 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,385 reviews)
Night desk clerk great, once again. Nathan rocks. Hot tub a bit chilly this time, hope the needed part arrives before or next stay.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street Portland ME
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! (1,765 reviews)
Nice place, clean room, courteous staff, NO FREE PARKING! :(

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Portland Harbor Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Weldon Hotel

The Weldon Hotel

4.5 out of 5
54 York St Portland ME
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Victoria Mansion and Charles ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Great rooms and furnishings

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Weldon Hotel
HomeAwhile

HomeAwhile

3.5 out of 5
205 Southborough Drive Scarborough ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Nonesuch River Golf Club are ...
HomeAwhile
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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