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

฿986
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

฿713
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour
Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

฿535
per adult
Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

฿713
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Private Southampton Walking Tour

Private Southampton Walking Tour

฿1,026
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Southampton 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 ฿2,372 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,372
฿2,846 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Go in with low expectations . It’s pretty beat up place. No AC and windows don’t open either. It’s pretty old place and floor squeaks and has a beat up antique elevator which fits one person. I paid 160 dollars per night and was expecting a bit better. On the good note it is in the center with a ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Star Hotel
QE2 Loft Apartments

QE2 Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
High St Southampton England
The price is ฿6,128 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿6,128
฿7,353 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 Tudor ...
6.4/10 (8 reviews)
"I wrote to the host multiple times and they never responded. The house keepers were nice and the location is close to where you might want to tour, but beyond that there wasn’t anything redeeming. In regards to the communication, it was so bad that I had to help some other people checking in to apartment ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

QE2 Loft Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is ฿2,637 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,637
฿3,164 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is ฿2,636 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,636
฿3,163 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Novotel Southampton
The Winchester Hotel & Spa

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Worthy Lane Winchester England
The price is ฿3,663 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,663
฿4,396 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location a very short walk into main Winchester. All staff very friendly and said hello! Comfy bed, good facilities in the room (USB ports, coffee and tea, inroning board and iron). Beautiful smelling toiletries in the bathroom! And the pool and sauna etc was not huge but very nice and chilled ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
The price is ฿2,487 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,487
฿2,985 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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 building with a sign reading "Mayflower Theatre".

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 large cruise ship docked at a pier with a city skyline in the background.

Freemantle

If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing.

A modern building with a sign reading "85 Life Sciences".

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.

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