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: 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
War memorial

Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour

฿1,159
per adult
Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour
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 ฿1,911 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,911
฿2,293 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
The Star Hotel
QE2 Loft Apartments

QE2 Loft Apartments

3 out of 5
High St Southampton England
The price is ฿6,155 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿6,155
฿7,386 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
5.8/10 (9 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 ฿2,347 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,347
฿2,816 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,498 reviews)
"One staff in restaurant / bar very efficient & helpful - responsive - got us an ice bucket for our insulin since there wasn’t a refrigerator. Other staff person was rude. When we ordered food, it came from another part of building with no covers and therefore cool when arrived."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is ฿2,645 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,645
฿3,174 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
Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Sandy Lane Southampton England
The price is ฿2,198 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,198
฿2,637 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is ฿2,984 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,984
฿3,580 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,784 reviews)
"I found the hotel to be dated over all. The staff were lovely. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was way overpriced. Air-conditioned was not working properly. Would we stay again. Maybe for the convince to tge cruise ship port."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
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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 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.

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.

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