Downtown Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor

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Photo provided by Maine Office of Tourism.
Photo provided by Maine Office of Tourism.
Photo provided by Maine Office of Tourism.
Bar Harbor showing night scenes and a bay or harbour
Bar Harbor which includes a garden as well as an individual male
Bar Harbor showing general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Village Green which includes autumn leaves and a park

Village Green

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Spend some time in this peaceful park in the center of Bar Harbor to experience the village’s thriving community spirit and heritage landmarks.

Village Green
Abbe Museum

Abbe Museum

At this fascinating Native American museum, learn about the four Indian tribes of the Wabanaki, who have inhabited Maine for thousands of years.

Abbe Museum

Criterion Theater

You can enjoy a show at Criterion Theater during your stay in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Criterion Theater

Bar Harbor Whale Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bar Harbor Whale Museum during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Bar Harbor Whale Museum

Agamont Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Agamont Park and also enjoy the hiking trails in Bar Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Agamont Park

Island Artisans

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Island Artisans during your travels in Bar Harbor. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Island Artisans

Things to do

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain

€13
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

€13
per traveller
Acadia Mount Desert Island Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Historic Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide

Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

€13
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Shaka Guide: Acadia National Park Audio Tour Guide

Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

€14
per traveller
Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC

€8
per traveller
Self Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour Acadia NP From Hulls Cove VC
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

€72
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
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Top hotels in Downtown Bar Harbor

Main Street Motel

Main Street Motel

2.5 out of 5
315 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is €419 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
€419
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
"The staff was professional & friendly. Tge rooms were clean. The beds were comfortable. The motel is in a great location . I recommend the full lobster boil at the restaurant next door to the motel."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Main Street Motel
Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

3 out of 5
12 Atlantic Ave, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (531 reviews)
"First time staying here but have been to Bar Harbor multiple times. I really liked it! It is a perfect location to downtown for walking to restaurants and shops but not right in the mix that it is loud. Good parking situation. I stayed in the motel side and it was a large room, plenty of storage ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel
Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

Bar Harbor Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
269 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Breakfast and staff were amazing"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Bar Harbor Grand Hotel
Stratford

Stratford

3 out of 5
39 High St, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Great place. proprietor is great. Facility and room nice. Linens fine. Suggestions. Better quality teas. Replenish soap and shampoo."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Stratford
Acadia Hotel - Downtown

Acadia Hotel - Downtown

3 out of 5
20 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME
The price is €163 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
€163
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (947 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Acadia Hotel - Downtown
Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

Ivy Manor Inn Village Center

3 out of 5
194 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bar Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (531 reviews)
"It's an interesting old place with really cool features such as copper ceilings, and quirky rooms. It was nice having a porch to sit on, especially as the rooms are a little small. It has a fun atmosphere with live music and cocktails on the front lawn every afternoon. The rooms are a little dated ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Ivy Manor Inn Village Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bar Harbor

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Hulls Cove

Waterfront views, bars and parks highlight some of the notable features of Hulls Cove. Make a stop by Acadia National Park while you're exploring.

Hulls Cove
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Stone Haven

While Stone Haven may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bubble Rock and Acadia National Park.

Stone Haven

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