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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,273 reviews)
"Amazing stay!!"
United States
Summer
The price is HK$1,280
HK$1,389 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location nice room helpful staff"
United States
daniel
The price is HK$1,393
HK$1,512 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

3. The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place. Location was perfect hotel was beautiful and had a cute bar and pool area downstairs i loved it."
United States
Rochele
The price is HK$1,264
HK$1,372 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Hotel Portsmouth
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows and a chandelier.

4. Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (291 reviews)
"clean , convenient location"
United States
stephen
The price is HK$1,940
HK$2,105 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Thaxter
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (491 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very clean, perfect location for walking around Portsmouth"
United States
Jen
The price is HK$1,160
HK$1,259 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
A loft-style living space with exposed brick walls, a kitchen area, a dining table, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.

6. Market Square Inn

Market Square Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay! Great location and lots to do in this area."
United States
Carmen
The price is HK$2,779
HK$3,015 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Market Square Inn
A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Very walkable to restaurants and shops."
United States
Christina
The price is HK$1,068
HK$1,158 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

8. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, great location to restaurants, etc., wonderful facilities."
United States
Glenda
The price is HK$1,427
HK$1,548 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

9. Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Great location, easy check in. Love the property and the room had everything we needed, just wished our stay was longer!"
United States
Judith
The price is HK$2,188
HK$2,374 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Treadwell Mansion
A four-poster bed with a bench, a chandelier, a framed portrait, and a view of the street through a window.

10. The Davenport Inn

The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Quiet and within walking distance to downtown attractions"
United States
Andrew
The price is HK$2,990
HK$3,244 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Davenport Inn
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

11. The Inn Downtown

The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Loved this little hotel! The location is great, its funky cute and the roof top Bar is great fun. We spent the 4th of July there.Although the main Boston fireworks could only be partially seen- there were fireworks popping off all overBoston and the North Shore so there wasalog to see. Also, parking was convenient."
United States
jennifer
The price is HK$1,975
HK$2,478 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Inn Downtown
A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.

12. The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (622 reviews)
"Great Location"
Germany
Janne
The price is HK$1,178
HK$1,278 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Bow Hotel
A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

13. The Sailmaker's House

The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (421 reviews)
"Wonderful/cozy suite located within walking distance of everything"
United States
Barry
The price is HK$1,333
HK$1,446 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Sailmaker's House
A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
3.5 star property
North End, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
United States
Kristen
The price is HK$1,294
HK$1,600 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Nice place!"
United States
Kimberly
The price is HK$693
HK$752 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sofas, large windows, and wooden ceiling beams.

16. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Brittany
The price is HK$860
HK$933 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through the window.

17. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Location was great and staff were very friendly"
United States
Heidi
The price is HK$683
HK$741 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue bench, and a wall with a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

18. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast
3.0 star property
2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, easy parking, good gym and a great breakfast."
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is HK$793
HK$861 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly!!"
United States
Jody
The price is HK$675
HK$732 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a tree, and a brick wall.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth

Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"would stay here again."
United States
Conor
The price is HK$1,122
HK$1,218 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A four-poster bed with a bench, a chandelier, a framed portrait, and a view of the street through a window.
The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
53 reviews
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A loft-style living space with exposed brick walls, a kitchen area, a dining table, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.
Market Square Inn
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
View
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows and a chandelier.
Hotel Thaxter
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
291 reviews
View
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.
The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
View
A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.
The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
421 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Regal Fox Run is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

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.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Gorges Grant Hotel

Gorges Grant Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Neat, clean, and attractive."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Gorges Grant Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.
What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?
Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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