Downtown Travel Guide

Portsmouth

Downtown
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Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Portsmouth Athenaeum

Portsmouth Athenaeum

You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
Prescott Park

Prescott Park

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park

The Music Hall

Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall

Strawbery Banke Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth Harbor Trail. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Things to do

Portsmouth: Self Guided / Bike Rental

Portsmouth: Self Guided / Bike Rental

฿1,593
per adult
Portsmouth: Self Guided / Bike Rental
Picture 3 for Activity Coastal and Seaside Bike Tour Experience

NH Coastal and Seaside Bike Tour Experience

฿3,983
per adult
NH Coastal and Seaside Bike Tour Experience
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr

Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr

฿2,071
per adult
Public | Small Group | City Of Portsmouth Bike Tour | 1.5-2hr
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is ฿3,917 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,917
฿4,250 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is ฿4,508 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,508
฿4,891 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,043 reviews)
"Unfortunately, did not stay long enough to explore the area, but there were several interesting shops nearby."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The price is ฿5,823 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿5,823
฿6,317 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"beautiful property free parking ideal location"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Hotel Portsmouth
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

165 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is ฿3,974 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,974
฿4,312 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"Great property great staff!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter

4 out of 5
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"I can’t comment on the staff because their check-in just requires you to use your phone number to access the building and your room but the hotel was excellent. The rooms have no outside noise so if you’re a light sleeper, it’s the perfect spot. I got into Portsmouth long before my check-in time ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Hotel Thaxter
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is ฿4,673 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,673
฿5,070 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location near the harbor. Lots of cute shops and restaurants within a short walk. Big, bright room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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North End

When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North End
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South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

South End
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West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
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Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pease
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Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elwyn Park

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