South End Travel Guide
Portsmouth


Popular places to visit

Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

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.

Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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.

Fox Run Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Top hotels in South End

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

Ashworth by the Sea
We had a beautiful view of the ocean. The beds were very comfortable in the shower was excellent. Great pressure.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Anchorage Inn and Resort
The ocean was visible. The hot tub is extremely small. Says maximum capacity 6 - no way. Also, it was very dirty. I’ll spare details. Other than that, a wonderful stay. The restaurant across the street was stellar!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Cliff House Maine
Great hotel with super nice views!
Reviewed on 1 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
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
