Downtown
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater 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
Get tickets for a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches 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.
Governor John Langdon House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Governor John Langdon House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Good location, nice hotel in Portsmouth. Walkable to downtown... modern room decor very clean. Good breakfast choices and free coffee available all day.. Friendly staff. Note Parking is by Valet only at $45/night. Would stay again...
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Quick one night getaway! Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
The breakfast had all kinds of goodies. Oatmeal, with several toppings to choose from. The hot menu seems to change from day to day. We were there for a week, had eggs & bacon one day, then sausage patties and links the next. They surprised me on day 4 by having spinach quiche! Cereals, juice, breads, ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
Friendly staff, great common spaces for hanging out! Fantastic location walkable everything.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Clean, great location and large room.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
We stay here every year and weren't disappointed. Hotel staff are always friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Market Square.
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
While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.
Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.
Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
