Hotels in Portland, ME

If you are interested in booking hotels in Portland, Maine, rest assured that you can use public transportation to easily travel throughout the city during your stay. METRO runs a variety of bus lines that connect most neighborhoods in Portland, making it quick and simple to travel wherever you need to go. You can also use the METRO BREEZ Express service from Monday to Saturday to go between Portland, Maine and other nearby cities, such as Westbrook and Gorham. To pay for any of the buses that are serviced by METRO, you can either use a DiriGo Pass smartcard, a DiriGo Pass on the Umo App, or you can pay in cash. Most of the bus lines in Portland, Maine start running at approximately 5:00 am and run until around 11:00 pm. If you would like to book hotels in Portland that are a short distance from public transit, you can always book the Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, which is near a few bus stations.

When looking at Portland, Maine hotels, you may want to pick your preferred location based on where the various attractions you would like to visit are located. Art enthusiasts may be interested in booking a hotel that is a short distance from the Portland Museum of Art, such as the Aloft Hillsboro-Beaverton Portland, ME that is nearby. If you would like to be in a scenic area that is along the ocean, you can also look for cheap hotels in Portland that are near Bug Light, a historic lighthouse that is designed to help sailors navigate the hazardous sandbar located between Orient Harbor and Gardiner's Bay. If you book a room at the Black Elephant Hostel, you will be close to the lighthouse and near Downtown Portland.

If you would like to have access to a variety of different dining and entertainment options, including breweries and bars, you may want to look for hotels that are in Downtown Portland, Maine. In this neighborhood, you will be within walking distance of numerous dining options, including those that serve seafood, traditional American cuisine, and Italian food. Some hotel options that will put you in the downtown and just a short distance from various restaurants and bars include the West End Inn and the Blind Tiger Portland. It is also possible to find cheap hotels in Portland Maine that are in this area, including the Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay and the Hampton Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront.

Portland, Maine is known for having a variety of annual events that attract visitors from all over the region, country, and the world. The Carnaval ME event is particularly popular, as it involves live music and plenty of delicious food, and it takes place each year during the winter months. It generally is held in the city’s Old Port, and you can find many different hotels in this area, including the Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront and the Portland Harbor Hotel. There is also the Bug Light Kite Festival that takes place the third weekend of May in Bug Light Park. To stay at a hotel that is just a short distance from the park, consider booking a room at the AC Hotel By Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, Me. You may also be interested in attending Portland Wine Week, which typically takes place at some point in June. Most of the events for the Portland Wine Week are hosted in the downtown, and there are a variety of a hotels to choose from in this part of town, including the Turner Apartments and the Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port.

When visiting Portland, ME the average booking length is 3 nights.

The price of a hotel in Portland, ME depends on several factors such as star rating, location and demand. Generally speaking, the average cost of a hotel is around $244 per night.

Portland, ME hotels are at their most economical to book in the month of January. The rates you are charged may be 39% lower than in the high season and is the best time to get a great deal.

Monday is the cheapest day for hotel rooms in Portland, ME. Thursday is the most expensive day.

On average, a luxury Portland, ME hotel costs $290 per person, per night. This is a 27%% premium when compared to the average cost of a hotel in Portland, ME ($244 per person, per night).

With good temperatures around 68 °F and just a moderate chance of expected rainfall, those staying at a hotel in Portland should consider visiting Allagash Brewing Company, a popular establishment near Portland.

Yes, Portland, ME has 267 vacation rentals available. If you’re interested in a vacation rental in Portland, ME, East End Annex is the most popular in the city. Compare deals on vacation rentals in Portland, ME.

The number of operators available for hotels in Portland is 408 as of July 2025.

Prices for hotels in Portland were last updated today.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Merrill Auditorium. Hotels in this area have an average price of $295 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Merrill Auditorium are typically 58% more expensive than the average hotel in Portland, which is $123.

momondo users have recommended 11 hotels to users looking to stay near Old Port. Hotels in this area have an average price of $295 per night. These prices may change based on several factors, such as time of year. Hotels near Old Port are typically 58% more expensive than the average hotel in Portland, which is $123.