Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
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.
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.
Strawbery Banke Museum
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.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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.
Governor John Langdon House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Governor John Langdon House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
The rooms were clean, staff was great & we loved how easy it was to walk around town.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The downtown central location was perfect. Easy walking to everything - restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping and parks and museums. Hotel felt a little aged, though, but comfortable, clean and offered a nice gym and pool.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
The breakfast had all kinds of goodies. Oatmeal, with several toppings to choose from. The hot menu seems to change from day to day. We were there for a week, had eggs & bacon one day, then sausage patties and links the next. They surprised me on day 4 by having spinach quiche! Cereals, juice, breads, ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Room spotless and front desk staff extremely professional and pleasant.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
Quirky and wonderful decor. The staff are kind and helpful. Short walk to all of the downtown fun while on a quiet side street.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
I booked two double queen rooms for my family of four. My daughters shared one room and were in heaven. From the friendly valet staff to the professional and welcoming front desk team to the barman, the place felt welcoming and well run. The rooms were clean and the coffee great. What more do you ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
