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 walkable 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 seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Room was clean and large
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Amazing Staff! Ben was so kind and helpful! Awesome location, walk to everything. Everyone we encountered went above and beyond. We will be back!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
We loved our stay in the loft. Very romantic and super comfortable. Great location to town and nice breakfast tea and coffee spread in the morning. I’d definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Lovely hotel with updated facilities and enchanting Christmas decor. Very walkable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Excellent location nice staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
New favorite hotel in Portsmouth, NH
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, 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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail, 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.
