Old Town Travel Guide

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.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

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

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket

£46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

£22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk

The Southampton Ghost Walk

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Southampton Ghost Walk
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Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel

The Star Hotel

3 out of 5
26 High Street Southampton England
The price is £47 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£47
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
The Star Hotel
QE2 Loft Apartments

QE2 Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
High St Southampton England
The price is £184 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£184
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
QE2 Loft Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is £54 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£54
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £80 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£80
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,734 reviews)
"Excellent desk staff. Shout out to Jimmy who was especially helpful. Great location, convenient parking. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
The price is £63 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£63
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,080 reviews)
"Great again as was the previous stay, wouldn’t hesitate to book the moxy again"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Moxy Southampton
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh

Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh

4 out of 5
Bournemouth Road Eastleigh England
The price is £63 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
£63
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eastleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
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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.

A large aircraft with the text "ANSETT FLYING BOAT SERVICES" on its side, displayed in an indoor hangar with other aircraft.
Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka
Open Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka

Maritime Quarter

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

A historic building with a 'MAYF' sign, a stone wall, and a street lamp.

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 nighttime cityscape with a large parking lot, buildings, and a body of water reflecting the lights.
Photo by C J West
Open Photo by C J West

Freemantle

If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Old Town Travel Guide

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