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 family-friendly 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.
Warner House
You can study the exhibits at Warner House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Great location for shopping and restaurants. Nautical theme of the hotel is very fitting for the location. We were given a corner room and the views were beautiful. Would definitely choose this hotel again next time we visit Portsmouth.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
The hotel was easy to find and ideally located for downtown Portsmouth. I was frustrated by how expensive the valet parking was, and the lack of self parking options, considering the hotel had its own parking lot. The lobby and check-in process was nice, very clean and orderly. Sadly our room was ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
I loved the decor! The room was clean and well appointed, staff were friendly, and the location was great.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
The rooms were clean and the staff were attentive.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
rooms very new full frig. and clean
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
We had a wonderful visit everyone was so nice they had 3 parking options the room was beautiful and so clean ! Super comfortable bed also! Breakfast was also super nice got to try new things! So close to everything downtown we walked everywhere
Reviewed on May 4, 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.
