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

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

฿10,016
per adult
Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse
Nature Guided Bike Tour: NH Greenway-Fall Foliage Bike Tour

Guided Bike Tour on the NH Greenway- Fall Foliage & Autumn Colors

฿2,838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Bike Tour on the NH Greenway- Fall Foliage & Autumn Colors
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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 ฿5,427 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿5,427
฿5,888 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,258 reviews)
"Everything was great. Breakfast was...sufficient"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 ฿4,915 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,915
฿5,333 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (482 reviews)
"Convenient location for exploring downtown Portsmouth"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,388 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,388
฿5,846 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ฿5,938 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,938
฿6,442 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿4,907 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,907
฿5,324 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (214 reviews)
"This was a brand new hotel with a great location."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,325 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿9,325
฿10,118 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel in a fantastic location. The rooms are spacious, clean, and new. We had a full kitchen suite and a very large bathroom. The setup is atypical in that there is no staff onsite. This really is not a problem so long as you know not to expect a traditional hotel staff. My only ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Treadwell Mansion
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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 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 Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

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