Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth





Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"This is a clean, quiet hotel with very helpful staff. The two-double room was quite spacious. The pool was TINY, better for wading than actual swimming (but the town has an indoor and an outdoor pool you can use for five dollars a visit). There is a 24 hour exercise room, which is nice. I would stay ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"2 small night table mini drawers,ONE normal sized dresser drawer!! ( Forces guests to live out of their suitcases!!) One semi-comfortable lounge chair (for two people??). NO: writing pad or pen, All tiled areas CLEAN, BUT STICKY TO WALK ON! Older mattresses, too soft (back aches after about 3-4 hrs. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"Overall, I nice, affordable hotel. Lobby, breakfast, gym, and pool all get top marks for this level of hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Minor complaints: bed very bouncy, pull-out couch bedding not quite pristine, many dishes in cabinet not clean (looked like they'd been badly hand washed. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Great hotel. Nice staff. The valet parking experience, at $45/day, was lousy. Great location. Nice city."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
"This is a great place to stay in Portsmouth. The rooms, living spaces, and outdoor areas are all very charming. The best part is the location. It is only a short walking distance to the Portsmouth shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Ashworth by the Sea
"Great stay, will be back again!"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

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.

Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, 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.

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.













