West End Travel Guide
Portsmouth





Visit West End
Things to do

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

Guided Bike Tour on the NH Greenway- Fall Foliage & Autumn Colors
Top hotels in West End

Ashworth by the Sea
"Everything in the room was great except no hot water. The neighbors in the next room was very noisy. We were up from 2 in the and out up with crap next door until 4:30 in the morning."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Ocean Sands at York Beach
"It was right across from the ocean!"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Ogunquit - The Milestone
"The Milestone is a nice, clean property, but nothing outstanding. It provides adequate parking, with exterior room access, more a motel than a hotel. Rooms were plain, but clean. The room was subject to much noise from the parking lot and adjacent rooms. The room heating/cooling system was effective ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Anchorage Inn and Resort
"The rooms were very clean and staff were friendly and helpful. The outside lights did make it hard to sleep if you prefer your room totally dark. They do offer blackout curtains that install easily. Parking was good and amenities were good. Will be planning a trip back to Maine and staying at the ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Ogunquit Tides Resort
"The resort itself was lovely. Room clean and comfortable. Breakfast better than I expected. Beach access, well, bring your waders because, in order to get to it, you'll have to walk through a salt marsh."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Where to stay in West End

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.






