Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth





Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"Excellent stay, Tiffany at the front desk was super helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"Location makes it easy to enjoy the waterfront/downtown area. Breakfast was okay but just the average breakfast buffet. Not worth the cost when it is equal to what is free at other hotels."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
"The cutest place I've ever been to!! Off season prices are way better the in season summer but amazingly cute all the same. If you love history and port towns this is a must. Centrally located and convenient walking to everywhere"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Very clean, large, comfortable room, and a great breakfast buffet"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Bow Hotel
"It was hot in our room & the bathroom light quit working in the evening. Otherwise the room was super cute, the bed was very comfy & the hotel was located in great spot where we could walk everywhere. I didn’t love that we had to pay so much just to park there though."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"This is our 3rd time staying here (same weekend every year), and we love it. Nice hotel, good breakfast, and close to great restaurants and the charm of Portsmouth."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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.

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.

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.













