Downtown Travel Guide

Portsmouth

A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
A yellow storefront with a red door and a bicycle parked outside.
A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.

Market Square

9.2/10 (1,088 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Wallis Sands

E-Bike By The Sea: Scenic Tour of Beaches, Harbors & Hidden Gems

£169
per adult
E-Bike By The Sea: Scenic Tour of Beaches, Harbors & Hidden Gems
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is £118 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£118
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,196 reviews)
"Great room huge, great ac, walkable, good breakfast. Valet parking $45, if you park on your own $40-60. Park onsite, to much crazy traffic it’s worth the $5"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is £134 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£134
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is £138 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£138
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Very clean, modern and convenient to town. Only complaints were the price of parking. After the first night I parked in the garage next door to save $5/night. Breakfast quality could be raised a bit. For instance, all the juices were VERY watered down, to the point ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is £218 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£218
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. The bar was inadequate. The bartender did not have available basic ingredients for martinis or manhattan. No fresh garnishes. Pre-made cocktails were unfortunately the go to at the bar. The property itself had a lot of character."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH
Fully refundable
The price is £156 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£156
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,382 reviews)
"First day went to take a shower and only one towel in the room. Had to call and get towels brought to the room before we could go out. That evening went to bed and the bottom sheet was too small for the bed and kept bunching up as you moved your feet. The next day I spoke to housekeeping and ask ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Ashworth by the Sea
Ocean Sands at York Beach

Ocean Sands at York Beach

2 out of 5
277 Long Beach Avenue York Beach ME
The price is £161 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£161
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in York Beach. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
"coffee shop on site"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Ocean Sands at York Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

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.

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

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

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

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.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

Downtown Travel Guide

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