What is Downtown Portland like?

Travellers love the Downtown Portland neighbourhood for its array of dining options and bar scene. Make sure that you visit Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium as part of your Downtown Portland travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Portland?

Based on our traveller data, Portland Harbor Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Portland. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Cross Insurance Arena, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG and Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port .

How many hotels are there in Downtown Portland?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Portland to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Portland area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Portland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Portland.

What is there to do around this Portland neighbourhood?

Downtown Portland's sights and attractions like N.W. Barrett Gallery, Museum of African Culture and Maine Historical Society offer insight into the local culture. Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Portland include Fore Street Gallery, Monument Square and Center for Maine History. While you're out sightseeing in Portland, make sure that you visit other sights such as Wadsworth-Longfellow House or Maine Sports Hall of Fame.

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A balcony with wooden flooring, striped cushioned chairs, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape at night.

1. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Downtown Portland

Jeetindra

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a built-in fire feature.

2. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Downtown Portland

Zoe

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Amy

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The exterior of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a glass entrance, outdoor seating area, and a stone facade.

4. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Laura

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

5. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Downtown Portland

susan

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront marina with boats docked, buildings with multiple windows, and a red building with a visible restaurant.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Jenna

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lounge with leather seating, round tables, and large windows offering a view of a body of water and buildings.

7. The Westin Portland Harborview

Downtown Portland

THOMAS

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with buildings and parked cars.

8. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Downtown Portland

SHELBY

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Downtown Portland

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, string lights, and a barbecue grill.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Tim

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs in a garden setting.

11. Portland Harbor Hotel

Downtown Portland

Teresa

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, black bar stools, and a contemporary light fixture.

12. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Downtown Portland

Paul

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, comfortable seating, and a view of the cityscape.

13. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Downtown Portland

john

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

14. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

Downtown Portland

Susan

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window, a round coffee table, and two wooden chairs.

15. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Downtown Portland

Michael

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and shelves with plants and books.

16. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

Downtown Portland

Mark

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

17. The Weldon Hotel

Downtown Portland

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a stone facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

18. Evalina Hotel

Downtown Portland

Eric

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with 'Resilience Inn' and 'Mozy Hotels' signage, featuring a modern brick facade and multiple ground-level retail spaces.

19. Moxy Portland Thompson's Point

3 km from Downtown Portland

Brianna

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a tiled wall.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

2.1 km from Downtown Portland

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Evalina Hotel	2.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
The Weldon Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 122 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Portland

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Old Port

Explore the cobblestone streets in Portland’s historic district, which combines a wealth of history with a thoroughly modern city experience.

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West End

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

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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.

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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.

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Parkside

If you're spending some time in Parkside, Neal S. Dow House and Fitzpatrick Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Portland Hotel Reviews

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Visited Portland for the first time, the Regency is in the perfect location. It’s a great food town, do your homework before you go and make reservations."

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

8/10 Good

"Great location for visiting Old Port and taking the ferry to Peaks Island. We traveled in early September with friends for a ballgame and were disappointed that the outside terrace didn’t have fire places lit and kitchen and bar closed early that were highlighted in hotel ads. It was not like it was a discount room fare that one may overlook these things. At breakfast there was only one server for the entire dining room."

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful view room. The hotel was close proximity to everything. Very clean. Breakfast wasn’t really breakfast. Often times there was no one at the counter. The servers or workers were in the back. They could do a better job of watching the counter. They were all very nice though."

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Our top choices for Downtown Portland hotels

1. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

2. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

3. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

4. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

5. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

6. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

7. The Westin Portland Harborview

8. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

9. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

11. Portland Harbor Hotel

12. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

13. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

14. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

15. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

16. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

17. The Weldon Hotel

18. Evalina Hotel

19. Moxy Portland Thompson's Point

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med

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