Old Town

Southampton

Southampton featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture
Tudor House and Garden featuring a house and interior views
Tudor House and Garden featuring a house and interior views
Tudor House and Garden showing a square or plaza and a house
Tudor House and Garden featuring art, a house and interior views

Popular places to visit

Tudor House and Garden showing interior views and a house

Tudor House and Garden

5/5(1 review)

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.

Tudor House and Garden
Medieval Merchant's House

Medieval Merchant's House

This surviving treasure provides a rare glimpse of a typical medieval English townhouse and offers a simpler alternative to the ornate Tudor House.

Medieval Merchant's House
Southampton Cruise Terminal

Southampton Cruise Terminal

4.5/5(216 reviews)

One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.

Southampton Cruise Terminal
University of Southampton

University of Southampton

4/5(55 reviews)

Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.

University of Southampton
Mayflower Theatre showing signage and theatre scenes

Mayflower Theatre

4.5/5(49 reviews)

From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment.

Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Park

Mayflower Park

Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.

Mayflower Park

Things to do

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

HK$1,411
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Courtesy of English Heritage

Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

HK$2,076
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

HK$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

HK$459
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port
Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

HK$237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral

Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral

HK$3,231
per adult
Luxury tour of Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral
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Top hotels in Old Town

The Star Hotel

The Star Hotel

3 out of 5
26 High Street, Southampton, England
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (907 reviews)
Two Days at The Star Hotel
"Quaint hotel with old world charm. Rooms were clean with all amenities. The shower in a big soaker tub gave a bit of a challenge to us who have arthritic hips but worked well. Appreciated the added air conditioner to our room as it was very hot days while we visited. Enjoyed the "guest" bar at the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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The Star Hotel
Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms

Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms

5 out of 5
Town Quay Road, Southampton, England
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast with table staff. Clean, well presented room. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$553 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$553
HK$663 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,175 reviews)
Fantastic location
"So convenient for cruise terminals"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
ibis budget Southampton Centre

ibis budget Southampton Centre

2.5 out of 5
West Quay Road, Western Esplanade, Southampton, England
The price is HK$374 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
HK$374
HK$449 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Convenient to bus stop from London, to ship port, shopping and dining options. Hotel manager was wonderful."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

ibis budget Southampton Centre
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG

3 out of 5
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, England
Fully refundable
The price is HK$465 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$465
HK$558 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,099 reviews)
"Nice comfy bed and air conditioned room, had a great nights sleep. Staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Southampton Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is HK$693 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
HK$693
HK$832 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nicely presented although unusual for hotel guests to have to pay for parking (£5 per night)."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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Southampton City Centre

4/5(584 area reviews)

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 Southampton Passenger Terminal might round out your trip.

Southampton City Centre
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St Mary's

While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.

St Mary's
Solent Sky Museum which includes aircraft and interior views

Maritime Quarter

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

Maritime Quarter
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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.

Ocean Village
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Bedford Place

While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bedford Place
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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.

The Polygon

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