Southsea Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Southsea Castle
4/5(31 reviews)
Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.
Kings Theatre
5/5(2 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Kings Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Clarence Pier
3.5/5(3 reviews)
Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.
Southsea Hoverport
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
The D-Day Story
This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
Royal Marines Museum
The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.
Things to do
Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
£770
per traveller
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
£10
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
£10
per adult
Top hotels in Southsea
ibis budget Portsmouth
Fratton Way, Portsmouth, England
The price is £34 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£34
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location. Plenty of shops walkable from Fratton train station. Easy bus to more shops at seaside with restaurants and cafes Staff was great and efficient with easy checking in with late night train"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Southsea Rocks Hotel
4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England
The price is £43 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£43
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
The Queens Hotel
Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England
The price is £104 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£104
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
Lovely hotel in a great location
"Great location, just by the seafront in Southsea. Very close to the eclectic Southsea centre with it's many restaurants & bars. A great place to stay to explore the wider area. Right on the bus route as well so very easy access to Gunwharf Quay & the old naval museum with the Mary Rose, which is ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Southseaa Inn
10b Victoria Road North, Portsmouth, England
The price is £43 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£43
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
7/10 Good! (121 reviews)
"Do not believe the other reviews, there is nothing wrong with this property !!!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Southampton, England
The price is £79 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£79
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Molly on reception excellent!"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is £80 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£80
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Great location
"We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights with our grandson. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Check in was swift and efficient. We had an issue to do with housekeeping during our stay that took a couple of days to be dealt with and we had to chase twice with reception before it was resolved. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Southsea
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.
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.
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.
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.
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- Fratton Park
- Southsea Castle
- Kings Theatre
- Clarence Pier
- Southsea Hoverport
- The D-Day Story
- Eastney Beach
- Royal Marines Museum
- Wedgewood Rooms
- Southsea Model Village
- Blue Reef Aquarium
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth International Port
- Goodwood Motor Circuit
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Goodwood Racecourse
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- University of Southampton
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Marwell Zoo
- West Wittering Beach
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- Osborne House
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