Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Strawbery Banke Museum
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.
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.
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.
Discover Portsmouth
You can study the exhibits at Discover Portsmouth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
E-Bike Tour By The Sea: Lighthouses, Atlantic, Beaches & Islands
Top hotels in Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Good place for business
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Breakfast was included ok for free. Wish parking was better. Staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
I think it’s a nice hotel but mainly for seniors and it’s kinda overpriced for the city and location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Clean room. Helpful staff. Good breakfast only downside was the parking but was only a block away and got my steps in. Thanks for having us!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Loved it! Complimentary bicycles and a surprisingly good buffet !
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Bow Hotel
Park at hotel and easy walk around city
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.
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.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
