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

Luxury E-Bike Adventure By The Sea: Visit The Ocean & Landmarks

£183
per adult
Luxury E-Bike Adventure By The Sea: Visit The Ocean & Landmarks
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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 £148 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£148
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
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 £127 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£127
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The bar area was very nice."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is £191 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£191
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
The Hotel Portsmouth
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is £131 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£131
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Ocean Sands at York Beach

Ocean Sands at York Beach

2 out of 5
277 Long Beach Avenue York Beach ME
The price is £144 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£144
8 Sept - 9 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
"Rooms VERY clean. Staff super friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Ocean Sands at York Beach
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH
The price is £136 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£136
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! (1,414 reviews)
"I was not aware of the $25.00 per night parking fee. I feel that was a bit steep for the guest already paying for a room at the hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Ashworth by the Sea
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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 Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, 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.

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