What's it like in Downtown?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?

Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

The Best Hotels in Downtown, Portsmouth - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Rebecca

฿6,295 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Downtown

Omar

฿8,573 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. The Hotel Portsmouth

Downtown

Laurence

฿10,601 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Ken

฿6,146 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Steve

฿6,196 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Downtown

Glenda

฿9,090 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

7. Market Square Inn

Downtown

Amanda

฿12,811 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

8. Treadwell Mansion

Downtown

Nathan

฿10,282 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Premier Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, electric kettle

9. The Inn Downtown

Downtown

jennifer

฿11,836 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

10. The Bow Hotel

Downtown

Marc-Andre

฿8,845 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

11. The Sailmaker's House

Downtown

Barry

฿8,479 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

12. The Davenport Inn

Downtown

Andrew

฿13,941 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

North End, 0.5 km from Downtown

John

฿9,406 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

14. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.9 km from Downtown

Brian

฿4,523 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

1.8 km from Downtown

Tom

฿5,193 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

1.6 km from Downtown

Sandeep

฿4,291 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

2 km from Downtown

Michael

฿4,732 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth

2.4 km from Downtown

Helene

฿6,475 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

19. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

3.3 km from Downtown

Mandy

฿5,010 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth

4.1 km from Downtown

Angelo

฿5,331 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,228 reviews	View
The Hotel Portsmouth	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 190 reviews	View

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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

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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 Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

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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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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit Tides Resort

8/10 Good

"Rooms were updated but the bathroom needs a good upgrade. There were holes in the wall and the door. Loved the outdoor pool. Was told the indoor pool was heated, which would have been perfect for the cooler days but it wasn’t heated. Great location and great views"

Anchorage Inn and Resort

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms and I loved the heated bathroom floors! The walls are a little thin and we could hear our neighbors. The staff was friendly and the coffee was hot and ready at 6:30! Great location and we were go on gorgeous sunrise beach walk in front of the hotel. Breakfast is available across the street at a good restaurant"

Ashworth by the Sea

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay. We feel for the price we paid the property should have been better maintained. The toilets were very loud when you flushed and our room was beneath a event space and could hear loud banging from the furniture being moved around. But over all the balcony view of the beach and ocean was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was unbeatable."

Quality Inn Portsmouth

8/10 Good

"The location is perfect. Although we didn’t take the time there are walking trails through wooded and seaside marsh trails just across the road. The drain in the shower was clogged so we showered in a couple inches of water. The baseboards and fixtures also looked pretty old and worn. They need sprucing up. Staff was kind and helpful."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3. The Hotel Portsmouth

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

7. Market Square Inn

8. Treadwell Mansion

9. The Inn Downtown

10. The Bow Hotel

11. The Sailmaker's House

12. The Davenport Inn

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

14. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

15. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

17. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth

19. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit Tides Resort

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