North End
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.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space 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.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside 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.
Top hotels in North End
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
Everyone was friendly. The breakfast was amazing and Alyana is top notch! The perks make you feel special too…free specialty cocktails each evening, 1/2 off an appetizer, $25 meal credit. The valet service is really convenient too! All around great place to stay! Will be back!
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
The rooms were clean, staff was great & we loved how easy it was to walk around town.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Cliff House Maine
Great experience !
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The room was cozy. The bathroom shower could have used a good clean. Yellow stains and mold in the caulking. The staff was attentive and kind. Even let us barrow a fan for the night. Something to note ..thermostat could only get to 68, made for a warm night.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
The room was very clean. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
Excellent breakfast omelettes, nicely crisped bacon, great little lemon-poppy scones!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
