Portswood

Southampton

An aerial view of a harbor with boats, a large ship, and a cityscape with buildings and a river.
A modern building with a sign reading "85 Life Sciences".
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick facade, and a brick pathway.
A large brick building with a steep gabled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.
A brick building with large windows, a paved pathway, and green hedges.

Stay near popular Portswood attractions

University of Southampton

8.0/10 (237 reviews)
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
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Things to do

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

P11,581
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

P1,017
per adult
Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour
Private Southampton Walking Tour

Private Southampton Walking Tour

P1,949
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Southampton Walking Tour
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

P1,356
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk

The Southampton Ghost Walk

P1,264
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Southampton Ghost Walk
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

P1,352
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour
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Where to stay in Portswood

Find the best Portswood areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone tower with a narrow passageway, adjacent half-timbered buildings, and a red-roofed brick house.

Southampton City Centre

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.

A large aircraft with the text "ANSETT FLYING BOAT SERVICES" on its side, displayed in an indoor hangar with other aircraft.
Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka
Open Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka

Maritime Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A Tudor-style building with timber framing, large windows, and a black iron fence.

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton are top sights worth seeing.

A building with a sign reading "Mayflower Theatre".

The Polygon

While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.

A waterfront cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a crane.

Ocean Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

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