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 Regency Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Portland. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from State Theatre, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other good options for your stay in the area include Portland Harbor Hotel 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 Domaine Gallery, Fore Street Gallery and Salt Gallery. While you're out sightseeing in Portland, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monument Square or Center for Maine History.

Top 10 Downtown Portland Hotels of 2026

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1. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

Downtown Portland

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

2. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

3. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

Downtown Portland

eileen

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

4. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

Downtown Portland

Ivo

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Janice

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

6. Portland Harbor Hotel

Downtown Portland

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

7. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

Downtown Portland

Tammy

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

8. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Amy

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

9. The Westin Portland Harborview

Downtown Portland

Terica

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

10. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

Downtown Portland

Larry

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

11. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Downtown Portland

SCOTT

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Greg

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

13. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Downtown Portland

Kaitlyn

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

14. The Weldon Hotel

Downtown Portland

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

15. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

Downtown Portland

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

16. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

Downtown Portland

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

17. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

Downtown Portland

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

18. Evalina Hotel

Downtown Portland

Eric

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

2.1 km from Downtown Portland

ryann

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

20. Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

2.8 km from Downtown Portland

Kathleen

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Evalina Hotel	2.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
The Weldon Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 376 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,020 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Portland

Find the best Downtown Portland areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Neal S. Dow House are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Portland Hotel Reviews

The Westin Portland Harborview

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

Portland Harbor Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything from check-in to check-out was wonderful. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was nicely decorated, the bed was very comfortable, and the shower pressure was good. There is a "pantry" on each floor with free coffee, tea, pastries, fruit and yogurt in the morning. And in the afternoon they refilled it with cookies and waters. We enjoyed breakfast sandwiches from the restaurant and drinks from the bar. There are plenty of seats in the garden to relax outdoors after a day of sight seeing and shopping. The hotel is in a perfect location right on the corner of two main streets and steps away from shopping, restaurants and the wharf. We had a great experience here and would highly recommend it."

Hotels in Downtown Portland

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1. Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG

2. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront

3. Aloft by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront ME

4. Hyatt Place Portland Downtown - Old Port Square

5. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront

6. Portland Harbor Hotel

7. Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port

8. Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

9. The Westin Portland Harborview

10. AC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, ME

11. Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

13. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

14. The Weldon Hotel

15. The Press Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

16. The Docent's Collection at 121 Middle Street

17. The Docent's Collection at 178 Middle Street

18. Evalina Hotel

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

20. Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME

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Parkside

Top Downtown Portland Hotel Reviews

The Westin Portland Harborview

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