What's it like in Downtown?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?

Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

The Best Hotels in Downtown, Portsmouth - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Summer

฿4,775 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

2. The Hotel Portsmouth

Downtown

Amy

฿5,877 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Downtown

daniel

฿5,884 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Jen

฿5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows and a chandelier.

5. Hotel Thaxter

Downtown

stephen

฿7,442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A brick building with a sign for 'Treadwell Mansion Boutique Hotel.'

6. Treadwell Mansion

Downtown

Judith

฿5,340 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

7. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Downtown

Glenda

฿5,995 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

David

฿4,775 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

9. The Inn Downtown

Downtown

jennifer

฿9,780 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

10. The Sailmaker's House

Downtown

timothy

฿6,146 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A cozy living room with a brick wall, a leather sofa, a wooden ottoman, a red chair, a floor lamp, and a wall of photographs.

11. The Bow Hotel

Downtown

Janne

฿5,474 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A four-poster bed with a bench, a chandelier, a framed portrait, and a view of the street through a window.

12. The Davenport Inn

Downtown

Andrew

฿12,787 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

North End, 0.5 km from Downtown

Kristen

฿6,387 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

1.6 km from Downtown

Kimberly

฿3,124 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

15. Martin Hill Inn

West End, 0.9 km from Downtown

Judith

฿4,857 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sofas, large windows, and wooden ceiling beams.

16. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

1.8 km from Downtown

Brittany

฿3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a potted plant.

17. The Water Street Inn

1 km from Downtown

Lane

฿5,173 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue bench, and a wall with a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

18. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

2 km from Downtown

Michael

฿3,688 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through the window.

19. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

1.6 km from Downtown

Heidi

฿3,391 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a tree, and a brick wall.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth

2.4 km from Downtown

Conor

฿4,889 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown 3.0 star property Downtown View	The Hotel Portsmouth 3.0 star property Downtown View	Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront 3.0 star property Downtown View	Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown 3.0 star property Downtown View	Hotel Thaxter 4.0 star property Downtown View
9.4 Exceptional 1,273 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	8.6 Excellent 503 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 293 reviews
The price is ฿4,401 ฿4,775 total includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is ฿5,416 ฿5,877 total includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is ฿5,423 ฿5,884 total includes taxes & fees 6 Dec - 7 Dec	The price is ฿4,964 ฿5,386 total includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov	The price is ฿6,859 ฿7,442 total includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec
Yes, Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet-friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking