Southampton City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Southampton City Centre
Popular places to visit

Mayflower Park
Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.

Solent University
This city center university forms part of the Cultural Quarter, a district home to galleries, museums, parks and performing arts venues.

SeaCity Museum
Sail back into Southampton’s rich nautical past at this state-of-the-art museum created to mark the 100-year anniversary of RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage.

Southampton Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Southampton Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Old City Walls
Follow Southampton’s ancient Norman walls to discover medieval churches, a king’s wine cellar and the hotel where Jane Austen celebrated her 18th birthday.

Tudor House and Garden
Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.
Top hotels in Southampton City Centre

Moxy Southampton
Great location, friendly and clean. Skip the breakfast though - terrible and expensive!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Very good location.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Very nice stay. Lovely are and nice quiet hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

voco Southampton by IHG
Everything was top class
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

room2 Southampton Hometel
Close to everything shopping, restaurants and bars. Good place to stay before a cruise.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

ibis budget Southampton Centre
You have cgarged me twice. How do I get a refund? j22pgj@gmail.com
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre

Old Town
While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Oceans - A unique Southampton Experience.

Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

St Mary's
While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.
Northam
While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.

