Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth





Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Nature Bike Tour: Tour On The NH Greenway-Fall Foliage Bike Tour

3.5-hr. eBike By The Sea The Ultimate Fall Seaside & Coastal Tour
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"Size of the room was fantastic, it was super clean, friendly staff, all around great experience"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"A woman named Terri that worked at the bar, helped greatly and also helped two other consumers"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
"Cool place. Well located."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"Breakfast was very good but there needs to be a microwave in the breakfast area. Pancakes and eggs needed warming."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Bow Hotel
"Location was great — very walkable to everything in town. The room was small but functional, and nicely renovated. The wifi was spotty. Note that you’ll have to pay $35 for parking or find street parking (for a single night, street parking across the street is cheaper)."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Great location, friendly staff, room was very spacious and comfortable."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Regal Fox Run is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Elwyn Park
While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.













