South End
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Fox Run Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your visit to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Top hotels in South End
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
Anchorage Inn and Resort
Check in was easy. Great parking! Love the indoor pool! Beautiful view! We have stayed here many times and love it!
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Cliff House Maine
Nearly everything was perfect at this hotel. Quality of the facilities, friendly staff, good restaurants, beautiful spa, all of it. The only minor negative was that there was live music in the lobby that was a little too loud one day. The musician was great, but it made it a little tough to enjoy ...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, good breakfast, convenient location
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
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square 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 Market Square.
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.
