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 walkable 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 ฿6,053 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,053
฿6,567 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
"Great property parking is a bit challenging"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

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 ฿5,391 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,391
฿5,849 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (431 reviews)
"Our only issue was there was some mold where the bathtub met the vinyl and along one of the soap dishes."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,458 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿9,458
฿10,262 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay. Helpful staff. Convenient to center of town. Breakfast was only “ ok.” I would book again."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,358 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,358
฿5,813 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (173 reviews)
"Very nice staff. We had a wedding to attend at 3pm, so they let us check in an hour early allowing us to get ready. Breakfast was great and parking though not free was very convenient and secure."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH
The price is ฿4,426 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,426
฿5,689 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,394 reviews)
"Beach view Clean"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Ashworth by the Sea
Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
17 Post Road Ogunquit ME
The price is ฿4,922 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,922
฿6,078 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ogunquit. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Fantastic view, Fantastic staff!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites
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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.

Downtown Travel Guide