Downtown Travel Guide

Portsmouth

A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
A yellow storefront with a red door and a bicycle parked outside.
A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.

Market Square

9.2/10 (1,088 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿6,393 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,393
฿6,936 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿6,425 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,425
฿6,971 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
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 ฿6,983 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,983
฿7,577 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It was excellent, great location, easy to access anything in downtown"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿6,428 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,428
฿6,974 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
"Didn't get the room I booked and was still changed the same"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿11,232 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿11,232
฿12,186 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We liked the vintage character of the hotel, very cozy, unique, and quiet. The bathroom was upgraded and new, so the bed. The room was big and comfortable and everything was clean. We appreciated that we could open the window. Parking was in the back of the building and easily accessible. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 Market St Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿7,492 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿7,492
฿8,128 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We've stayed there many times and, as always, found the hotel comfortable, quiet and clean. It's in a great location and has a nice bar/restaurant."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

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

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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