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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Things to do

Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail

Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail

฿2,813
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail
Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

฿9,839
per adult
Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse
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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 ฿4,489 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,489
฿4,870 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (1,243 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable! . No free parking. Had to pay hotel in NH $50 a night to park."

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿6,306 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,306
฿6,842 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (462 reviews)
"A woman named Terri that worked at the bar, helped greatly and also helped two other consumers"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,984 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿9,984
฿10,832 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿7,964 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿7,964
฿8,641 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The rooms were extra large and comfortable, staff members were great!! Will return again!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel

4 out of 5
121 Bow Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿7,476 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿7,476
฿8,111 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (600 reviews)
"Location was great — very walkable to everything in town. The room was small but functional, and nicely renovated. The wifi was spotty. Note that you’ll have to pay $35 for parking or find street parking (for a single night, street parking across the street is cheaper)."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

The Bow Hotel
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿6,149 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,149
฿6,671 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and John Paul Jones ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Super new looking inside, nice staff, great location for downtown activities. Restaurants were amazing close by"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
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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 Regal Fox Run 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 Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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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