Title: Port Solent Travel Guide: Best of Port Solent, Portsmouth Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Port Solent](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Solent-Hotels.d6259384.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Port Solent](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Solent-Holiday-Rentals.d6259384.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Port Solent](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Solent.d6259384.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Port Solent Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Port-Solent.d6259384.Car-Hire-Guide)[Port Solent Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Solent.d6259384.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Port Solent Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Port Solent which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126882-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Solent which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126883-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Solent showing a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127314-Port-Solent.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Solent which includes a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127316-Port-Solent.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Solent showing a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126879-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Port Solent Things to do #### Portsmouth's prime destination for food lovers is an attractive marina full of restaurants and cafés of every variety, making it ideal for a meal out. In Portsmouth's chic dining quarter, Port Solent, elegant waterfront buildings house top-quality restaurants of every kind and hundreds of yachts bob in the calm waters. Visit for more than an evening and you'll see that food isn’t the only attraction in this stylish location, with specialist shops dotted throughout the marina. A sleek cinema and a health and fitness club help make this one of the city’s most desirable locations. Sit down for a romantic meal for two at one of the port's many picturesque restaurants. Choose from Italian, Mexican, Indian and a wide variety of national cuisines to suit all tastes and budgets. Bring the whole family along for a relaxed and special meal that will keep the children happy. Sample lobster and other fresh seafood caught just that day and finish off your meal with dessert from Port Solent’s ice-cream parlor. Many of Port Solent's restaurants are famous for their atmosphere. Look for Dean's Diner, which recreates a classic ‘60s American diner, complete with a jukebox and big burgers. The Watermark offers dancing and DJs with your harborside dinner. Before you fill up on fantastic food, explore the specialist and local shops around the area. Try on shoes or search for quality sports equipment and unique maritime merchandise. Browse the Trading Post to find wares from independent businesses or stop in the tea rooms for a hot drink and pastry. Nearby, find a traditional barber and a pet accessory shop that doubles as a dog café. Port Solent is located north of the city centre. From Portsmouth train station, it’s just a short drive. Use the available free parking. Perhaps the best way to arrive, however, is by boat if you're lucky enough to be on a yacht, sail into the marina for an unforgettable evening of eating and drinking. - Top hotels in Port Solent - Top Holiday Rentals in Port Solent ![The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26100/26080/4127003a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Winchester Hotel & Spa Worthy Lane, Winchester, England £110 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) "Super friendly staff great comfy and clean room" Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=26080&PinnedHotelID=26080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259384) ![Leonardo Hotel Southampton ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1178300/1178290/0c96afed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Southampton 1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £63 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,212 reviews) Great location "Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Comfy beds. Great location to port and town. Downside: bathroom could do with being updated" Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=1178290&PinnedHotelID=1178290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259384) ![Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19955/662fccb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour West Quay Road, Southampton, England £77 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,623 reviews) "Good" Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=19955&PinnedHotelID=19955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6259384) [See all 3,915 properties in Port Solent](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6259384) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![room2 Southampton Hometel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22608700/22608660/884f1de7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### room2 Southampton Hometel 1 Queen's Terrace, Southampton, England Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Attraction) ![Portsmouth International Port](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/412000/412270-Portsmouth-International-Port.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portsmouth International Port 4/5(18 reviews) Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Attraction) ![Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which includes a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126859-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 4.5/5(287 reviews) Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might. 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