Bangor's relative lack of tourism is one of its strongest selling points. In a part of America where tourism is now the biggest industries, unspoilt towns like Bangor are gold dust. A trip to Bangor is an opportunity to visit a real Maine town and to authentically experience a part of the USA that relatively few tourists manage to. If you’re planning to visit attractions outside of Bangor, such as Acadia National Park, we recommend organising car hire at Bangor Airport as public transport is limited.
Main Street
Main Street is, as the name suggests, the main street in Bangor. Here, you will find many of Bangor’s restaurants, cafes, bars, and small businesses. It’s also where you’ll find the Maine Discovery Museum, Maine’s largest childhood museum, which makes this part of town particularly appealing to families. The bars dotted in and around Main Street are also where most of Bangor’s nightlife is located, making it a popular choice with 20 and 30-something travellers. Accommodation options in this area tend to be mid-range hotels, such as the 2-star Charles Inn situated just off of Main Street.
Bangor Mall
There are several hotels located in and around Bangor Mall including the Comfort Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, and the Courtyard Inn by Marriott. These hotels are generally high-quality mid-range hotels, and many include useful amenities like a swimming pool or fitness centre. Proximity to the mall is ideal for those that want to shop, and it also means there are plenty of restaurants and cafes close by.
Bangor International Airport
Many of Bangor’s hotels are situated next to Bangor International Airport, ideal if you have a flight the next morning. Accommodation options here range from budget options like Travelodge and Super 8 to more mid-range options like the Fairfield Inn and the Holiday Inn, although the majority are typically closer to the budget end of the scale. There’s both a museum (the Cole Land Transportation Museum) and a cinema in this part of town, ensuring travellers have some entertainment for their stay in Bangor.
Budget hotels in Bangor
Rodeway Inn – A budget hotel, situated near Bangor’s Hollywood Cinema, with amenities that include free Wi-Fi and an indoor heated swimming pool.
Vacationland Inn – Situated within 7 km of both Bangor International Airport and Bangor Municipal Golf Course, this budget hotel offers a comfortable place to sleep just outside of Bangor.
Mid-range hotels in Bangor
Hilton Garden Inn – Featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, and an indoor pool, the Hilton Garden Inn is ideal for travellers that want to keep fit and relax while on the road.
Courtyard Bangor – With ergonomic workstations and coffee machines in every room, this hotel is perfect for travelling businessmen.
Luxury hotels in Bangor
Residence Inn by Marriott – Situated in the heart of Downtown Bangor, this stylish hotel offers contemporary rooms, studios, and suites just a stone’s throw from the Hollywood Casino and Darlings Waterfront Pavilion.
