Title: Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Downtown, Portsmouth Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Hotels.d905207656638242816.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portsmouth.d6057414.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d6057414.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown.d905207656638242816.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d905207656638242816.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Travel Guide ## Portsmouth ![Portsmouth_MusicHall_6079655_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079655/a446444e-8d49-4247-b73b-00e391b0ec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth_MusicHall_6079655_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079655/a446444e-8d49-4247-b73b-00e391b0ec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth_SeacoastRepertoryTheatre_6333275_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333275/a0183bc0-58a8-4e91-bffe-312e1d52f2ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth_PortsmouthBrewery_6079671_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079671/c6ed029c-dbfb-4191-99c3-ddf5f768604d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth_MarketSquare_6333271_4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333271/754d8328-7704-432c-bd14-119529107e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Portsmouth travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth.dx6057414) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Portsmouth_MarketSquare_6333271_4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333271/754d8328-7704-432c-bd14-119529107e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Market Square You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Downtown.d6333271.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_MusicHall_6079655_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079655/a446444e-8d49-4247-b73b-00e391b0ec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Music Hall Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Music-Hall-Portsmouth.d6079655.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_StrawberyBankeMuseum_6079663_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079663/dfde5ca4-6507-4fea-bbd9-38a40f6848a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strawbery Banke Museum 5/5(1 review) You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Strawbery-Banke-Museum-Downtown.d6079663.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_SeacoastRepertoryTheatre_6333275_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333275/a0183bc0-58a8-4e91-bffe-312e1d52f2ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seacoast Repertory Theatre Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seacoast-Repertory-Theatre-Portsmouth.d6333275.Attraction) ![Portsmouth Athenaeum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333282/b5666b46-156d-433d-829e-0b5866c16266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portsmouth Athenaeum You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Athenaeum-Portsmouth.d6333282.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_GovernorJohnLangdonHouseMuseum_6079661_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079661/9a29abb3-2502-4401-9aa6-b642466af4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Governor John Langdon House Museum You can browse the exhibits at Governor John Langdon House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Governor-John-Langdon-House-Museum-Downtown.d6079661.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown ![Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8270000/8268900/8268861/b0df55fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown 23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH £97 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,095 reviews) Good location, nice hotel in Portsmouth. Walkable to downtown... modern room decor very clean. Good breakfast choices and free coffee available all day.. Friendly staff. Note Parking is by Valet only at $45/night. Would stay again... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=8268861&PinnedHotelID=8268861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) ![Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1464400/1464340/7de77d01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown 100 High St Portsmouth NH £75 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (231 reviews) Room was clean, friendly staff Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1464340&PinnedHotelID=1464340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) ![Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3500300/3500249/57248fdc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront 100 Deer Street Portsmouth NH £127 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) The breakfast had all kinds of goodies. Oatmeal, with several toppings to choose from. The hot menu seems to change from day to day. We were there for a week, had eggs & bacon one day, then sausage patties and links the next. They surprised me on day 4 by having spinach quiche! Cereals, juice, breads, ... Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3500249&PinnedHotelID=3500249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) ![Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119380000/119371000/119370959/93cf4954_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown 165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH £91 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy a fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions John Paul Jones House Museum ... 9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews) Room was very clean and the staff were extremely friendly! They also offer a great selection for breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=119370959&PinnedHotelID=119370959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) ![The Hotel Portsmouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10206/1247ecd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hotel Portsmouth 40 Court St. Portsmouth NH £116 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Friendly staff, great common spaces for hanging out! Fantastic location walkable everything. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=10206&PinnedHotelID=10206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) ![Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5911/92cc7e79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel 250 Market St Portsmouth NH Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £121 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) We stay here every year and weren't disappointed. Hotel staff are always friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=5911&PinnedHotelID=5911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905207656638242816) [See all 2,530 properties in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=905207656638242816) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-North-End.dx905208398518345728) ![South end waterfront skyline with white cloud sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905208930211381248/c2b3b12b-64df-4e41-b9d5-dc8ded8a994c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South End While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-South-End.dx905208930211381248) ![Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905216770638544896/6a76ddcd-9346-4864-b22f-3f0c12399b9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-West-End.dx905216770638544896) ![Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474640/48fbc4ad-804c-444b-80f4-876b508ed9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pease When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Pease.dx553248635976474640) ![Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905356003378409472/b435c083-bd99-4edc-97d5-d6112cadbd99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elwyn Park While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Elwyn-Park.dx905356003378409472) ![The Fishing Fleet](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000447070/846523ad-beae-4f78-8883-424662dc80f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newington Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newington.dx3000447070) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app