Old Town Travel Guide

Southampton

A coastal cityscape with a large cruise ship docked at the port, historic buildings, and a clear view of the water.
A garden pathway with a fountain, stone wall, and various plants.
A cobblestone street with a stone wall on one side and a row of brick buildings with a pub sign.
A stone-arched entrance with a wooden door, surrounded by a chain-link fence.
A signboard for the Medieval Merchant's House, detailing its 14th-century architecture and opening times.

Stay near popular Old Town attractions

A historic building with a stone facade and a Tudor-style structure with timber framing and white walls.

Tudor House and Garden

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.
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Things to do

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

฿977
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk

The Southampton Ghost Walk

฿669
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Southampton Ghost Walk
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

฿708
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel

The Star Hotel

3 out of 5
26 High Street Southampton England
The price is ฿2,405 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,405
฿2,886 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was really friendly especially the lovley cleaner and the man on the front desk Saturday night, would defo stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

The Star Hotel
QE2 Loft Apartments

QE2 Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
High St Southampton England
The price is ฿6,815 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿6,815
฿8,178 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Southampton Cruise Terminal and WestQuay ...
QE2 Loft Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is ฿2,004 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿2,004
฿2,405 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road Portsmouth England
The price is ฿1,893 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,893
฿2,272 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is ฿2,973 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,973
฿3,568 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
"Great place to stay, central and easy to walj to local amenities and the ferry dock. The breakfast service was great with greay staff. Late dinner choices were very limited for if you are vegan.However there are pleanty of local resturants with these choices."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,338 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,338
฿2,806 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,057 reviews)
"Great rooms and location in the heart of city centre, helpful staff, comfy beds"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Moxy Southampton
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Where to stay in Old Town

Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone tower with a narrow passageway, adjacent half-timbered buildings, and a red-roofed brick house.

Southampton City Centre

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.

A large aircraft with the text "ANSETT FLYING BOAT SERVICES" on its side, displayed in an indoor hangar with other aircraft.
Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka
Open Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka

Maritime Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with a 'MAYF' sign, a stone wall, and a street lamp.

The Polygon

While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.

A waterfront cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a crane.

Ocean Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

An aerial view of a harbor with boats, a large ship, and a cityscape with buildings and a river.

Portswood

Portswood is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by The Common, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Town Travel Guide