Downtown Travel Guide
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.
Discover Portsmouth
You can study the exhibits at Discover Portsmouth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops 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.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Room.was clean. Staff was amazing!! Breakfast was pretty tasty and I am picky.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The hotel is clean and located within walking distance to restaurants and sights of downtown Portsmouth. Great spot!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
Proximity to downtown Portsmouth was incredible! Easy parking, friendly staff, clean rooms and beautiful common spaces and amenities.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
This is a great hotel in a terrific location!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Very nice property that is working out a few kinks. It's a fairly new hotel. TV's don't work very well but breakfast was above average for a hotel
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Bow Hotel
Parking was easy
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.
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.
