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 ฿6,109 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,109
฿6,628 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! (1,211 reviews)
"Great location and spacious rooms! Loved the curved glass shower doors but unfortunately did have a super slow vanity drain ☹️"

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿5,180 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,180
฿5,621 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,415 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,415
฿5,875 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,682 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿9,682
฿10,505 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
The Hotel Portsmouth
Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
17 Post Road Ogunquit ME
The price is ฿4,986 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,986
฿6,157 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! (1,009 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice. Complimentary breakfast was a plus. The property was well maintained and the location was nice and quiet. Only issue was the bathroom fan was extremely loud. Definitely needs replacement. There was also a bad odor in the room. I thought it came from the rug. Hubby thought ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites
Ocean Sands at York Beach

Ocean Sands at York Beach

2 out of 5
277 Long Beach Avenue York Beach ME
The price is ฿6,589 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,589
฿7,844 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in York Beach. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Ocean Sands at York Beach
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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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