Title: West End Travel Guide: Best of West End, Southampton Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Hotels.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-End.d553248635975850892.Car-Hire-Guide)[West End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End.d553248635975850892.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West End Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sunrise view of Lyndhurst, a large village and civil parish situated in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975850892/3c7cdee9-ae18-4fe6-9328-1aa5738e6b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West End Things to do - Top hotels in West End - Top Holiday Rentals in West End ![Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9380000/9377900/9377882/69356af6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl Botley Road Southampton England £81 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Great room very comfortable and clean had everything we needed. Staff very attentive and helpful. One very minor issue would be about the parking, if you arrive in the afternoon very limited parking due to the golfers and when you have to lug suitcases between cars to reception it’s a little off ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=9377882&PinnedHotelID=9377882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) ![Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977300/977282/c42ed211_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG Botley Road Southampton England £60 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,358 reviews) Parking was very convenient and tge receptionists very helpful. Room was equipped with all you need and there was an opening window - bonus! Breakfast was a choice if cooked or continental. Not gourmet level but all you want in the morning. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=977282&PinnedHotelID=977282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) ![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 £62 5 Apr - 6 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews) The Leonardo hotel in Southampton is decent value for money. The room is spacious, and the staff simply amazing. Little if any noise gets in from outside so you’ll have a great night sleep, and the breakfast is very good for this price bracket. However the location is a bit… weird. If you’ve stepped ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1178290&PinnedHotelID=1178290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) [See all 3,456 properties in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975850892) 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. ![room2 Southampton Hometel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22608700/22608660/4b40b014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### room2 Southampton Hometel 1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews) Very good room overlooking the park. The heating worked well and quickly. The kitchen/diner area was very convenient. The breakfast choice was limited and quality average. We didn’t try an evening meal there. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Hotels-Room2-Southampton.h22608660.Hotel-Information) ![5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123580000/123575800/123575722/3fb5e310_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays Copse lane England Stay at this villa in Hayling Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Host was very helpful. Beautiful, large clean house. Lovely view from the balcony. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hayling-Island-Hotels-5-Bedroom-Modern-Home-Hayling-Island-Peaceful-Family-Stays.h123575722.Hotel-Information) ![Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282000/24281978/37a6aca2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village Saltern's Road Seaview England Stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews) Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaview-Hotels-Seaview-Holidays.h24281978.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975850892&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check West End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![Mayflower Theatre](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 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 ![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 £20 per adult **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) ![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) ![Portsmouth: Ghost Walk Tour with a Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48359817/25ad2fdc-f793-468c-942b-4a10d529f3fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Portsmouth Ghost Walk £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-portsmouth-ghost-walk.a48359817.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) ![Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4747597/abd3cc70-d86d-4b29-9f46-cbc903a182d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### King Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchester £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/king-alfred-the-great-ghost-trail-in-winchester.a4747597.activity-details) [See all activities in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-End.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West End ![Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/98d52737-65d7-4b2b-8018-3c7eb867dcd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southampton ![Eastleigh](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634839114381/7a20ec2f-3a0e-4ca6-a55b-1d6be0bff9a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eastleigh ![Botley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/574f50b5-eeb1-49a6-913b-723546565b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Botley - Cities near West End - Places of interest [Southampton](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton.dx3245)[Eastleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastleigh.dx4631)[Botley](https://expedia.co.uk/Botley.dx10467) - [Southampton Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Attraction) - [New Forest National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Attraction) - [Gunwharf Quays ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Attraction) - [Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World ](https://expedia.co.uk/Paultons-Family-Theme-Park-Home-Of-Peppa-Pig-World-Romsey.d553248621562854464.Attraction) - [Portsmouth International Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyard-Portsmouth.d6170578.Attraction) - [WestQuay Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/WestQuay-Shopping-Centre-Southampton-City-Centre.d6156579.Attraction) - [Beaulieu National Motor Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beaulieu-National-Motor-Museum-Brockenhurst.d6092107.Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Attraction) - [University of Southampton ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Attraction) - [Winchester Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Cathedral-Winchester.d6092087.Attraction) - [HMS Victory ](https://expedia.co.uk/HMS-Victory-Portsmouth.d6092027.Attraction) - [Portsmouth Guildhall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Guildhall-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d553248634855573858.Attraction) - [Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yarmouth-Isle-Of-Wight-Ferry-Terminal-Yarmouth.d553248635930541396.Attraction) - [Ryde Pier Head Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ryde-Pier-Head-Terminal-Ryde.d6224794.Attraction) - [Marwell Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marwell-Zoo-Winchester.d6167556.Attraction) - [Osborne House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osborne-House-East-Cowes.d6092081.Attraction) - [Mayflower Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Attraction) - [Lymington Pier Ferry Port ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lymington-Pier-Ferry-Port-Lymington.d6280589.Attraction) - [University of Portsmouth ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Portsmouth-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d6092049.Attraction) - [Mary Rose Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mary-Rose-Museum-Portsmouth.d553248621533024457.Attraction) - [Jane Austen's House Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jane-Austens-House-Museum-Alton.d6092099.Attraction) - [New Forest Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Attraction) - [Ocean Village Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Village-Marina-Southampton-City-Centre.d6092065.Attraction) - [Spinnaker Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Spinnaker-Tower-England.d6092023.Attraction) - [Mayflower Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Attraction) - [Chichester Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Harbour-England.d6260018.Attraction) - [Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Science-Centre-And-Planetarium-Winchester.d6265020.Attraction)