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
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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 ฿6,531 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,531
฿7,086 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,227 reviews)
"The pillows were too soft"

Reviewed on 19 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 ฿5,636 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,636
฿6,115 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! (452 reviews)
"Pretty standard hotel stay. Really you are paying for the location, right downtown Portsmouth. Very expensive in my opinion but nothing fancy. Whatever your bill is add $100 for valet and incidentals. For $400 - $500 a night I expect parking, room service, and free breakfast included. Staff was super ..."

Reviewed on 20 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 ฿9,770 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿9,770
฿10,601 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved my two night stay, the decor is super cool and the breakfast more than adequate. If you're used to a fully staffed hotel it may not be for you but I was perfectly fine with not having a bunch of staff available. Easy walk into town."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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 ฿7,902 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,902
฿8,573 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ฿5,710 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,710
฿6,196 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! (189 reviews)
"Greeted with water bottles and cookies at check in. The suite was amazing! So spacious! The breakfast was delicious. Located in area that is easy to walk to restaurants and harbor. Great stay!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,476 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿9,476
฿10,282 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 Fox Run Mall 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 Fox Run Mall, 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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