Portsmouth Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Portsmouth
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or The Point.
Buckland
While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.
Royal Maritime Hotel
Old room but it was clean. For the budget room type and price, couldn’t really fault it. Is it a new hotel? No. Is it a modern one? No. Was everyone welcoming? Yes. Did the Wi-Fi work? Brilliantly. Was it in a convenient location? Hugely.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Portsmouth
All the staff was helping apart from the shift manager on breakfast on Sunday morning she was rude and she I hate this job but all the other staff was helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
ibis Portsmouth Centre
Room was ridiculously small, Lack of staff, left waiting for ages for service at the bar. When booking I was under the impression that I had booked for bed & breakfast but was told that it was room only. Also breakfast was poorly managed. Hot food was not being regularly topped up leading to items ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
The apartment was compact and had everything we needed. Great location, amazing shopping centre on the doorstep. We would love to return.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Central Versatile Studio
property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ...
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Stunning Compact Studio in Portsea
No ventilation, the apartment has no WINDOWS, accept for 2 roof lights which were too high to reach. The property was booked for 3 people, I rang and confirmed but regardless there was no linen or pillows for the 3rd person.
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Popular places to visit
Gunwharf Quays
Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.
Portsmouth International Port
Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.
HMS Victory
Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.
Portsmouth Guildhall
Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.
University of Portsmouth
The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.
Things to do
Portsmouth: The D-Day Story Entry Ticket
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
