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Portsmouth

Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements
Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements
Portsmouth D-Day Museum featuring interior views, military items and heritage elements
Royal Marines Museum showing heritage elements and interior views
Royal Marines Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

Southsea Castle showing a lighthouse, château or palace and heritage elements

Southsea Castle

4/5(31 reviews)

Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.

Southsea Castle
Kings Theatre

Kings Theatre

5/5(2 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Kings Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Kings Theatre
Clarence Pier which includes a casino and interior views

Clarence Pier

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.

Clarence Pier
Portsmouth D-Day Museum which includes heritage elements and military items

The D-Day Story

This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

The D-Day Story
Southsea Hoverport

Southsea Hoverport

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Southsea Hoverport
Royal Marines Museum

Royal Marines Museum

The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.

Royal Marines Museum

Top hotels in Southsea

ibis budget Portsmouth

ibis budget Portsmouth

3 out of 5
Fratton Way, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₹3,791 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹3,791
₹4,549 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located near shops,supermarkets and transport was very accessible to get to the town centre."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

ibis budget Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea Rocks Hotel

2 out of 5
4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₹3,980 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹3,980
₹4,776 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"I booked the double en-suite room at this hotel/hostel and I was amazed by it. Great sized room, clean, comfy bed, everything worked and the en-suite even had a bath in it. For the price I paid, I couldn’t complain at all. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The only small issue I had was when ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Southsea Rocks Hotel
The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel

3 out of 5
Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₹9,827 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹9,827
₹11,792 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (788 reviews)
Affordable luxury
"Great location, spacious rooms. Great service"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

The Queens Hotel
Southseaa Inn

Southseaa Inn

3 out of 5
10b Victoria Road North, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
7/10 Good! (116 reviews)
"It was central to Southsea and only a 20 minute walk from the seafront or 10 minutes to the shops."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Southseaa Inn
Q8 Boutique Hotel

Q8 Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
38 Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
Highly recommend
"I loved everything!;friendly staff ,good atmosphere & good location."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Stattons Hotel & Restaurant

Stattons Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
6 Florence Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₹9,877 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹9,877
₹11,852 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
Fantastic hotel
"Beautifully decorated, comfortable room. Everything spotless"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Stattons Hotel & Restaurant
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Other neighbourhoods around Southsea

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Portsmouth City Centre

4/5(67 area reviews)

Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Portsmouth City Centre
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Buckland

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Old Portsmouth Beach.

Old Portsmouth
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Cosham

4/5(110 area reviews)

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Cosham

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