What's it like in Downtown?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit The Music Hall and Market Square 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 Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown .

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, Discover Portsmouth and Seacoast Repertory Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Market Square or Strawbery Banke Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Harbor Trail, Portsmouth Athenaeum and Nahcotta are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

The Best Hotels in Downtown, Portsmouth - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Andrew

₹17,779 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. The Hotel Portsmouth

Downtown

Joshua

₹30,250 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Downtown

Omar

₹18,429 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Angela

₹16,077 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Steve

₹17,779 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Downtown

Mary

₹23,375 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. Hotel Thaxter

Downtown

Ryan

₹30,058 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. The Bow Hotel

Downtown

Leslie

₹22,330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Premier Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, electric kettle

9. The Inn Downtown

Downtown

jennifer

₹42,732 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

10. The Sailmaker's House

Downtown

Cory

₹25,449 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

11. Market Square Inn

Downtown

₹30,408 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

12. The Davenport Inn

Downtown

Andrew

₹37,642 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Treadwell Mansion

Downtown

Marlena

₹31,306 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

North End, 0.5 km from Downtown

Ellyn

₹24,550 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

1.8 km from Downtown

Julie

₹14,902 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

16. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.9 km from Downtown

Melissa

₹13,886 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

17. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

1.6 km from Downtown

Sara

₹15,353 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

1.6 km from Downtown

Denise

₹13,228 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. Quality Inn Portsmouth

Elwyn Park, 3.5 km from Downtown

Shirin

₹17,608 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

20. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

3.3 km from Downtown

Thomas

₹15,199 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 271 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,208 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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

Newington

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

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Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ashworth by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Great location across from the beach. Clean and quiet. Good breakfast restaurant on site."

Ogunquit - The Milestone

8/10 Good

"The staff was amazing! They were the nicest people and super helpful. I am a single Mom with two teenagers and felt safe! I knew they were keeping an eye on all of the rooms. My only complaint is the room we stayed in was really outdated, the rugs were dirty and old. The AC was not cold it also was really humid in the room. This was not anything to do with staff it simply was the room."

Ocean Sands at York Beach

8/10 Good

"The good: The place is across the street from the ocean. If you're into hanging out on the beach, the location is perfect. We're a young family and this hotel is on a more quiet stretch of the road which is also ideal for us. The pool area isn't large but it is very clean and nice for a dip after a day in the sea. The maps on google bely the fact that there are places easily within walking distance: restaurants, light fair, shopping, and just generally nice stuff to look at. Where this is on the beach is rocky and if you're a beach bum check out the tide tables, the ocean comes right up to the rocky shingle. I'd highly recommend wearing your shoes down to the beach. The not-as-good: First up pricing- I booked w/Expedia on a pay later option. About 2 weeks ahead of my trip I called to make a deposit and when asking for my remaining balance I was informed that my total cost to stay was ~$600 more than my Expedia booking said it would be. What I found out was that the resort didn't recognize the Expedia price. Expedia was unable to do anything about lowering my price and the resort wouldn't budge. If you book- pay it all up front. Our room was available 45mins early but it wasn't clean. The floors and interior of the microwave in particular were dirty. House keeping comes every 3 days; keep this in mind. Everything in our suite always felt sandy. The hotel can be loud at night, there were many nights where the people above us were banging around at 1am."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

2. The Hotel Portsmouth

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

7. Hotel Thaxter

8. The Bow Hotel

9. The Inn Downtown

10. The Sailmaker's House

11. Market Square Inn

12. The Davenport Inn

13. Treadwell Mansion

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

15. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

16. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

19. Quality Inn Portsmouth

20. Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

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Where to stay in Downtown

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Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ashworth by the Sea

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