Old Town Travel Guide

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Price range: £54

Southampton

A coastal cityscape with a large cruise ship docked at the port, historic buildings, and a clear view of the water.

A garden pathway with a fountain, stone wall, and various plants.

A cobblestone street with a stone wall on one side and a row of brick buildings with a pub sign.

A stone-arched entrance with a wooden door, surrounded by a chain-link fence.

A signboard for the Medieval Merchant's House, detailing its 14th-century architecture and opening times.

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A historic building with a stone facade and a Tudor-style structure with timber framing and white walls.

Tudor House and Garden

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.

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Things to do

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

£22

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket

£46

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

£16

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel

26 High Street Southampton England

£58

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

"We stayed at the Star last year too - it was excellent then and it still is (family run) and that very much counts! Breakfast really filling and very nice, definite plus. We both had comfy beds, fab sleep! All staff helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

QE2 Loft Apartments

High St Southampton England

£158

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this apartment in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay ...

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

1 Charlotte Place Southampton England

£81

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)

"Clean room although over the top amount of bleach used in the bathroom. Bed comfortable but pillows not. Annoyingly located in the middle of a roundabout, difficult to access and no parking. We were on floor 2 and the other family of guests thought it totally fine to use the hallway as a play area ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

West Quay Road Southampton England

£80

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...

Moxy Southampton

Harbour Parade Southampton England

£67

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,048 reviews)

"Friendly staff, room could of been cleaner and not worth the money, definitely profiting from the cruise vessels and the boat show being on as the same room is £200 less in 6 weeks time."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

New Place

Shirrell Heath Southampton England

£54

29 Oct - 30 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...

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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic stone tower with a narrow passageway, adjacent half-timbered buildings, and a red-roofed brick house.

Southampton City Centre

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.

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A large aircraft with the text "ANSETT FLYING BOAT SERVICES" on its side, displayed in an indoor hangar with other aircraft.

Maritime Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A building with a sign reading "Mayflower Theatre".

The Polygon

While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.

A waterfront cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a crane.

Ocean Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.