Title: The Polygon Travel Guide: Best of The Polygon, Southampton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Polygon](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Polygon-Southampton-Hotels.0-n913905116451663872-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Polygon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Polygon.d913905116451663872.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Polygon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Polygon.d913905116451663872.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Polygon Travel Guide ## Southampton ![Mayflower Theatre which includes theater scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/e1d4a20b-d21f-4fb8-9288-5333ca58e302.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mayflower Theatre showing signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/601d46f7-1f79-4d7f-900e-14b76c57f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mayflower Theatre featuring signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/9ccf61bb-ec2e-4c2a-b666-e9f404e2aba6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mayflower Theatre featuring signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/eddde0c7-1b84-461f-bc9e-7b81310664cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Polygon Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Southampton travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton.dx3245) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mayflower Theatre showing signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/601d46f7-1f79-4d7f-900e-14b76c57f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Theatre 4.5/5(49 reviews) From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Attraction) ![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southampton Cruise Terminal 4.5/5(217 reviews) One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) ![University of Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092063/7ac07444-c8d0-48d3-bdcd-99b8b9ea57b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Southampton 4/5(55 reviews) Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Attraction) ![Southampton Saint Mary's Stadium Football club aerial towards Itchen river autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092061/0974abd9-31a5-4b8f-bef2-cda374e7c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Stadium 4.5/5(84 reviews) Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Stadium-Northam.d6092061.Attraction) ![Buckler's hard , New forest, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265169/5ddebeb8-a2d2-429c-ba0e-16a3fe9bff78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Forest Wildlife Park 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Attraction) ![Mayflower Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170713/0547e4f1-c4f2-4abf-9cf4-2737aae5ae59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Park Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074726/6d9a251e-6cbd-4a93-a4b1-b194887e4d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Southampton Ghost Walk £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-southampton-ghost-walk.a48074726.activity-details) ![2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45048825/2a29f7aa-9cdd-45f4-a1a7-a1b403ca5330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/25-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-beaulieu-river.a45048825.activity-details) ![Private sightseeing from Southampton choose your destintion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51540252/0a403c78-e62d-4557-98c4-e8d34d455c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private sightseeing from Southampton choose your destintion £190 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sightseeing-from-southampton-choose-your-destintion.a51540252.activity-details) ![Private Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise to Jane Austens House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51030616/9e869d0c-52a0-4860-9740-9d1f51b75dec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Jane Austens House Sightseeing from Southampton Cruise £190 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-jane-austens-house-sightseeing-from-southampton-cruise.a51030616.activity-details) ![Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5213559/94be67f4-c3bb-4f96-a63b-77dd36973a4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket £8 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isle-of-wight-osborne-admission-ticket.a5213559.activity-details) ![Private Winchester Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48218822/3507caed-57ca-48c0-bb27-a52bb3ea7c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Winchester Walking Tour £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-winchester-walking-tour.a48218822.activity-details) [See all activities in Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Southampton.d3245.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in The Polygon ![Leonardo Hotel Southampton ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1178300/1178290/05076bde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Southampton 1 Charlotte Place Southampton England £63 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,271 reviews) Good functional and convenient Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1178290&PinnedHotelID=1178290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) ![Novotel Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4500/4431/91305532_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Southampton 1 West Quay Road Southampton England £53 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (1,003 reviews) Fridge light blinked all night. Had to cover with jacket Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4431&PinnedHotelID=4431&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) ![Moxy Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42110000/42101700/42101688/832abf4d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Southampton Harbour Parade Southampton England £66 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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! (1,005 reviews) Was close enough to the bus stop to walk and close enough to the cruise port to walk. Forgot face cloths are not a thing a Europe…remember your fave cloths if traveling from North America. Hotel has a great vibe; staff were friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=42101688&PinnedHotelID=42101688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) ![Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19955/f3b35638_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour West Quay Road Southampton England £89 26 Mar - 27 Mar 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! (1,765 reviews) The room is clean, quiet. It is located in convenient location, only take 5 min walk to Tudor house & Garden, Westquay mall..etc. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=19955&PinnedHotelID=19955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) ![Royal Maritime Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15086700/15086665/71163b74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Maritime Hotel Queens Street Portsmouth England £72 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=15086665&PinnedHotelID=15086665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) ![Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64270000/64264800/64264792/237f3bb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh Bournemouth Road Eastleigh England £63 27 Mar - 28 Mar 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (877 reviews) The hotel is great value for money and has a great gym too. Free parking and affordable drinks at the bar. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=64264792&PinnedHotelID=64264792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=913905116451663872) [See all 3,077 properties in The Polygon](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=913905116451663872) 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/Southampton-Bedford-Place.dx944361304599179264) ![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) ### Banister's Park While there might not be top attractions in Banister's Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Banisters-Park.dx913905482004131840) ![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) ### Bevois Valley While visiting Bevois Valley, you might make a stop by sights like St Marys Leisure Centre and Alpine Snowsports Southampton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Bevois-Valley.dx913904691537174528) ![Early morning arrival in to Southampton on P&O Ventura.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/33bf4e2a-2d3a-444e-ad56-5ce831e15330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Freemantle If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Freemantle.dx913898648283316224) ![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) ### St Mary's While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-St-Marys.dx944362142946177024) ![Southampton UK seaside city panorama. Wide angle aerial view from the ferry terminal and port with large cruise ship mooring towards the Itchen toll bridge. 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