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 family-friendly 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 ฿6,481 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,481
฿7,032 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,224 reviews)
"Front desk staff were excellent and very kind."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 ฿6,034 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,034
฿6,547 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿10,384 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿10,384
฿11,266 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice B&B style hotel, walking distance to central shopping/restaurant area."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿7,838 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,838
฿8,504 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,399 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿9,399
฿10,198 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Governor John Langdon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Treadwell Mansion
Quality Inn Portsmouth

Quality Inn Portsmouth

2.5 out of 5
1190 Lafayette Road Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,306 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿5,306
฿5,757 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quality Inn Portsmouth
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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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail, 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 Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.

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