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.
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.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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.
Portsmouth Harbor Trail
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth Harbor Trail. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Daniela at the front desk was very friendly and able to accommodate an early check in!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Booked through Expedia. The bed gave me a backache every morning, but hot shower and stretching helped. Would stay again with perhaps a room upgrade.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Great stay very clean
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
The Hotel Portsmouth
We stayed for 1 night and it was a great location for exploring Portsmouth. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was okay. The bar downstairs was really cool
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Hotel Thaxter
Very nice boutique hotel. Quite expensive for what it is, but other than price no complaints
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail.
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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail.
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.
