Downtown
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
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.
The Music Hall
Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Governor John Langdon House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Governor John Langdon House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Warner House
You can study the exhibits at Warner House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"Was such a great day! I have nothing negative to say about my stay! All around a wonderful one night stay … wish I could have extended it but I had already booked elsewhere :)"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"Had an excellent stay in the Hampton Inn and Suites - would highly recommend based on service cleanliness and location. a short walk into the town and everything within walking distance. The staff are amazing and extremely helpful. I had a late flight on the day i was leaving and they had no issue ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
"Good breakfast, location"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"It was not on the water, but the location was still nice and close to downtown"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Cost of parking Very expensive!!!!! Room service only every other day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Bow Hotel
"Wonderful place and location. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elwyn Park
While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
