Portswood Travel Guide

Southampton

An aerial view of a harbor with boats, a large ship, and a cityscape with buildings and a river.
A modern building with a sign reading "85 Life Sciences".
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick facade, and a brick pathway.
A large brick building with a steep gabled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.
A brick building with large windows, a paved pathway, and green hedges.

Stay near popular Portswood attractions

University of Southampton

8.0/10 (237 reviews)
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
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Things to do

Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk

The Southampton Ghost Walk

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Southampton Ghost Walk
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

£16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

£142
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
The Winchester Ghost Walk

The Winchester Ghost Walk

£15
per adult
The Winchester Ghost Walk
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
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket

£46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Ticket
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Top hotels in Portswood

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is £63 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£63
1 Nov - 2 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
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road Portsmouth England
The price is £54 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£54
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Just to note parking is free on the local roads between 6pm and 8am My room was clean but there were small areas in the room which could have done with some maintenance Would have seen nice to have a fridge in the room as well as shower caps in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £79 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£79
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,767 reviews)
"Good location, easy check-in. However our room’s AC wasn’t working, and the room phone was also not working. They acknowledged that the AC was broken (I wonder why they assigned that room to us) and moved us to another, better room. However, while the AC fan worked, there was no AC. They had already ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
The price is £67 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£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! (1,052 reviews)
"Helpful staff, Clean rooms and was closed to local shops and bars."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Moxy Southampton
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is £63 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£63
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The air vent in my room did not work so the odour in the room was not pleasant most times"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Novotel Southampton
New Place

New Place

4 out of 5
Shirrell Heath Southampton England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £58 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£58
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Dog friendly and amazing outdoors"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

New Place
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Where to stay in Portswood

Find the best Portswood areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Portswood
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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 coastal cityscape with a large cruise ship docked at the port, historic buildings, and a clear view of the water.

Old Town

While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.

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 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.

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