Title: South End Travel Guide: Best of South End, Portsmouth Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South End](https://expedia.co.uk/South-End-Hotels.d905208930211381248.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portsmouth.d6057414.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portsmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d6057414.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-End.d905208930211381248.Car-Hire-Guide)[South End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-End.d905208930211381248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South End Travel Guide ## Portsmouth ![South end waterfront skyline with white cloud sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905208930211381248/c2b3b12b-64df-4e41-b9d5-dc8ded8a994c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South end waterfront skyline with white cloud sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905208930211381248/c2b3b12b-64df-4e41-b9d5-dc8ded8a994c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South End Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Portsmouth travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth.dx6057414) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Portsmouth_WentworthGardnerandTobiasLearHouses_6079665_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079665/f9756373-4a1b-4816-8056-c2cc71f3422f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wentworth-Gardner-And-Tobias-Lear-Houses-Portsmouth.d6079665.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_MarketSquare_6333271_4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333271/754d8328-7704-432c-bd14-119529107e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Market Square 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Downtown.d6333271.Attraction) ![Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse after sunset. The lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110850/0036b9d9-0178-49da-b649-20bfdd40c9ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Water Country Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Water-Country-Portsmouth.d6110850.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_MusicHall_6079655_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079655/a446444e-8d49-4247-b73b-00e391b0ec99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Music-Hall-Portsmouth.d6079655.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_StrawberyBankeMuseum_6079663_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079663/dfde5ca4-6507-4fea-bbd9-38a40f6848a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Strawbery-Banke-Museum-Downtown.d6079663.Attraction) ![Portsmouth_FoxRunMall_6127392_4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127392/3017e1b1-099a-472f-a8e7-98624ebf1840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Run Mall You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Run-Mall-Portsmouth.d6127392.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in South End ![Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1464400/1464340/7de77d01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown 100 High St Portsmouth NH £76 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (231 reviews) Room was clean, friendly staff Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1464340&PinnedHotelID=1464340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8270000/8268900/8268861/b0df55fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown 23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH £90 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,104 reviews) Great location and better so, the staff was great. I left a valuable item behind and called a few hours later and they were able to locate the item and return to me. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=8268861&PinnedHotelID=8268861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) ![Anchorage Inn and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9320000/9317700/9317652/68fa4886_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anchorage Inn and Resort 265 Long Beach Avenue York Beach ME £79 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in York Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews) Check in went smoothly. We had a nice (albeit small) room with an ocean room in the Atrium building. There were only two small stools on which to set, so we brought in the two chairs that were on the balcony. The only negative issue we had was during our stay the maintenance staff updated all of ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=9317652&PinnedHotelID=9317652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) ![Ashworth by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/37600/37503/82c149c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashworth by the Sea 295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH £122 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,325 reviews) Yes, to all of the above courteous staff room clean Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=37503&PinnedHotelID=37503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) ![Cliff House Maine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3990000/3981200/3981160/eb122fc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cliff House Maine 591 Shore Road Cape Neddick ME £438 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Cape Neddick. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Nearly everything was perfect at this hotel. Quality of the facilities, friendly staff, good restaurants, beautiful spa, all of it. The only minor negative was that there was live music in the lobby that was a little too loud one day. The musician was great, but it made it a little tough to enjoy ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=3981160&PinnedHotelID=3981160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) ![Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58810000/58809600/58809537/4b42b61d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG 28 Mile Road Wells ME Fully refundable £59 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wells. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews) Room was very clean and comfortable. Had a great nights sleep. Breakfast was very good Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=58809537&PinnedHotelID=58809537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=905208930211381248) [See all 2,480 properties in South End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=905208930211381248) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Downtown.dx905207656638242816) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-North-End.dx905208398518345728) ![Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905216770638544896/6a76ddcd-9346-4864-b22f-3f0c12399b9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-West-End.dx905216770638544896) ![Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474640/48fbc4ad-804c-444b-80f4-876b508ed9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pease When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Pease.dx553248635976474640) ![Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905356003378409472/b435c083-bd99-4edc-97d5-d6112cadbd99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Elwyn-Park.dx905356003378409472) ![The Fishing Fleet](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000447070/846523ad-beae-4f78-8883-424662dc80f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newington Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newington.dx3000447070) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # South End Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app