Downtown Travel Guide
Portsmouth





Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Nature Bike Tour: Biking Adventure Along The NH Greenway Rail
Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"Great location and friendly staff! Upgraded us to a water front room. Very nice."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"Ice cold showers all 3 days, regardless of letting management know…$50 nightly valet, No cast TV, only basic câble. Carpet and shower were filthy, bedspread was old and rough feeling. Breakfast reminded me of 1970’s school lunch…never again. Ever."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
"Hotel was great."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"The hotel appears to be on the newer side. The facility is very nice along with the rooms. The only disappointment was the hotel breakfast. I tried eating there two days in a row and had to throw my food in the garbage. It was inedible."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Bow Hotel
"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

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Very professional and clean. I highly recommend staying here"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown

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.

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

Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.













