Southampton City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Southampton City Centre
Popular places to visit

Mayflower Park
Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.

Solent University
This city center university forms part of the Cultural Quarter, a district home to galleries, museums, parks and performing arts venues.

SeaCity Museum
Sail back into Southampton’s rich nautical past at this state-of-the-art museum created to mark the 100-year anniversary of RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage.

Old City Walls
Follow Southampton’s ancient Norman walls to discover medieval churches, a king’s wine cellar and the hotel where Jane Austen celebrated her 18th birthday.

Southampton Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Southampton Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Grosvenor Casino
Try your luck at roulette and poker, party all night long and be entertained by live music at this seafront casino.
Things to do

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Private Southampton Walking Tour

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Bar & Club Night Pass to multiple venues in Southampton

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic: Private Tour
Top hotels in Southampton City Centre

Moxy Southampton
Staff was great! Room was good…!Only negative was room was too hot & couldn’t adjust heat…
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Great bed, lovely room. Water pressure in shower a bit weak but no major complaints.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Novotel Southampton
Great staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Really nice clean hotel with a decent size swimming pool for exercising in.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Star Hotel
The hotel is clean and friendly although the reasonable price is reflected in the fact that it is stuck in the 1980s, with poor wardrobes and rough shower room finishes. It was perfect for a quick overnight stay and is very centrally situated.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

voco Southampton by IHG
The staff is so helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre

Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

Old Town
While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.

Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

St Mary's
While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.

Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northam
While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.


