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

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

฿492
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth
Tea Blending

Tea Blending

฿3,280
per adult
Tea Blending
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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 ฿6,422 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,422
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,222 reviews)
"Breakfast should improve."

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿5,918 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,918
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (448 reviews)
"Great place to stay….in the heart of a fabulous city!"

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿10,173 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿10,173
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Easy place to stay at."

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿7,838 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,838
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿9,399 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿9,399
per night
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Governor John Langdon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"we loved our room and the hotel! it was perfect for our frost wedding anniversary and trip to portsmouth. super easy and quick check in the hotel was safe and secure, plus the beds were soo comfortable! Highly recommend! no complaints :)"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Treadwell Mansion
Quality Inn Portsmouth

Quality Inn Portsmouth

2.5 out of 5
1190 Lafayette Road Portsmouth NH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,306 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿5,306
per night
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Quality Inn Portsmouth
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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 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 Fox Run Mall 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 Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.

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