Portsmouth Travel Guide

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Portsmouth

Where to stay in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth City Centre

4/5(67 area reviews)

Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Portsmouth City Centre
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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Sally Port.

Old Portsmouth
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Cosham

4/5(110 area reviews)

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Cosham
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Buckland

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
ibis Portsmouth Centre
ibis Portsmouth Centre
3.5 out of 5
Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £49 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£49
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"For the price paid for a one night stay the Ibis offered very good value for your money. Within walking distance of everything we needed to do in Portsmouth. All staff members were polite and very helpful. Rooms are small and bathroom a bit tight on space but they are clean and comfortable. We slept ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

ibis Portsmouth Centre
Village Hotel Portsmouth
Village Hotel Portsmouth
4 out of 5
Lakeshore Drive, Portsmouth, England
The price is £67 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£67
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
1st time stsying in a Village hotel
"No blinds atall.Car park lights kept me awake and then the morning light.Water hard to keep contained in the shower tray.Everything else lovely."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is £78 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£78
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was good value. The room was clean and tea /coffee making facility nice to have. Bathroom wall under sink was a little dirty but in general everything else was clean. Food was good. Sadly there was no gluten free bread at breakfast on the first day but staff offered us a voucher for free ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel
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Southsea Stays
Southsea Stays
30 Taswell Road, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this residence in Portsmouth. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Very good for a overnighter!
"Just a stop over for a wedding, host was very hellful when I realised I made a mistake on the booking and sorted for me without any hassle"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Southsea Stays
Portsmouth Stays
Portsmouth Stays
2 out of 5
54 Alver Road, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this residence in Portsmouth. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"I have enjoyed my short stay at the property, newly refurbished, clean and a luxurious bathroom and lounge/dining area. Kettle would do better with a descaling though. Surrounding area very poor but overall safe."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024

Portsmouth Stays
Seabird Apartments
Seabird Apartments
3.5 out of 5
28 Ashburton Road, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy 1 bedroom and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Great brake
"Apartment was great suited all our needs ,location was great parking was fine as once you get use to using permits which are included"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2023

Seabird Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

4.5/5(287 reviews)

Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Gunwharf Quays

4.5/5(382 reviews)

Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

Gunwharf Quays
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Portsmouth International Port

4/5(18 reviews)

Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.

Portsmouth International Port
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University of Portsmouth

4/5(52 reviews)

The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.

University of Portsmouth
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HMS Victory

4.5/5(159 reviews)

Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.

HMS Victory
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Portsmouth Guildhall

4/5(12 reviews)

Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.

Portsmouth Guildhall

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