Southway Travel Guide
Plymouth
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Things to do

Plymouth’s Mayflower and Citadel: An Audio Tour

South Devon Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz UK

Plymouth Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Exploration Game

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Top hotels in Southway

A Home From Home 2
"Kathleen is an amazing host , a very lovely place to stay would recommend 100% and would stay again"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
"Good location. Clean and comfortable. Excellent buffet breakfast."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Future Inn Plymouth
"Always an excellent nights sleep for a young family. It’s clean, well maintained (including air con), has welcoming helpful staff (all areas), ample parking, local shops & such quiet sound proofed rooms (even with the 1980s rave the floor below). My child slept & wasn’t woken up by daylight, noise, ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Moxy Plymouth
"Nice modern, quirky hotel in great location for City Centre, Hoe and Barbican. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area, that is also for check-in, has some really good seating areas for work or chilling. Room was great - very clean, comfy bed and good shower. On-site parking was easy, although ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

St. Mellion Estate
"Always a comfortable stay and views across the golf course are scenic. For us visiting families , it's an ideal position. The bar is quite boisterous at times with large groups of golfers meeting up before and after tournaments, but of course it is a busy golf centre. The facilities at the health ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

2 Bed Cottage - Sleeps 4 - Garden, Pets, Wifi
"We had a lovely stay, the cottage was very clean and tidy, super cosy, the bed and bedding were very comfortable. We had everything we needed there for a short stay. Would definitely go back."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024
Where to stay in Southway

Barbican
Barbican is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Smeaton's Tower and Bowling Green while in the area.

Royal William Yard
Check out the restaurants, seaside views and historical sites while spending some time in Royal William Yard. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plymouth Pavilions or Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.

West Hoe
While West Hoe isn't home to many top sights, Tinside Lido and Plymouth Pavilions are some notable places to visit nearby.

Derriford
When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and Drake Circus, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beaumont
While Beaumont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Drake Circus and Plymouth Gin Distillery.













