South 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 family-friendly 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.
Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
You can browse the exhibits at Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Children's Museum of Portsmouth
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Portsmouth 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.
Top hotels in South End

Ashworth by the Sea
Overall very nice experience
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Cliff House Maine
NA
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Quality Inn
The staff was incredibly friendly and the lobby area is brand new and well maintained. The rooms are quite outdated, but they’re clean and find for a short night stay.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Yes, and excellent water pressure for the shower
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Meadowmere Resort
Chlorine in 'roman spa' seemed too much. Breakfast was continental at best. Rooms were very clean. Walking to/from the village was easy. Second time back, will return and just go out for breakfast.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.

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.
