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 ฿5,510 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,510
฿5,978 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 ฿4,936 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,936
฿5,356 total
9 Nov - 10 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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,442 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿5,442
฿5,905 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Forth year coming the Portsmouth Hotel. Staff is great as well as the accommodations. Can’t wait to go back next year"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿4,410 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,410
฿4,784 total
22 Nov - 23 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
The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel

4 out of 5
121 Bow Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,070
฿5,501 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (621 reviews)
"Hotel entrance and lobby was not the usual hotel that you expect. There is no front desk service. All transactions are done online and you are given a code. Room was clean and cosy but very small. View from the window was limited as you can see part of the bridge. The location was very convenient ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Bow Hotel
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 ฿5,998 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,998
฿6,508 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location nice room helpful staff"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
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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.

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