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 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 ฿5,480 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,480
฿5,946 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
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 ฿5,056 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿5,056
฿5,486 total
19 Nov - 20 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! (485 reviews)
"Great room! We stayed in the king suite and it was fabulous. The only thing that needs upgrading is the lobby bar. Bar needs martini glasses and needs to know how to make a cosmo (a pretty common drink)"

Reviewed on 20 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 ฿5,417 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,417
฿5,878 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 ฿5,970 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,970
฿6,478 total
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, great size room."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

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 ฿4,967 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,967
฿5,389 total
9 Nov - 10 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 ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,377 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿9,377
฿10,174 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Contactless checkin is awful."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Treadwell Mansion
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Where to stay in Downtown

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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.

Downtown Travel Guide