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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 398 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 261 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,159 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Anchorage Inn and Resort

8/10 Good

"It was a fairly nice place. We stayed in the front building on the third floor. The open balcony across the front was shared if you want to sit out which is fine. Great view! The carpet on the balcony really needed to be replaced. My big issue was there were no blackout drapes so the room never got dark at night. The overhead outside lights stayed on all night which would have been fine if the rooms had blackout curtains. The blinds were built into the patio doors and were light filtering. Just could not get a good night's sleep."

Ogunquit - The Milestone

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is clean and very well-maintained. The beds are comfortable, and the rooms are quite spacious. Large end safe parking place. The pool was very nice. There are several Adirondack chairs and a picnic table on the grounds for guests to enjoy. Breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choices. It was about a 10-minute walk to the beach. We’d love to come back."

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"No curb appeal from the road at all...yet..once behind property..everything changes!.Great bed..better pillows! None of the bedside lights or plugs were functioning...and upon entering room...no air conditioning on...and the room was over 90 degrees...took over 2 hours for it to cool down.. Views are superb...pool was relaxing!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 34 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?

Sights like The Music Hall, Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Nahcotta and Governor John Langdon House Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Tugboat Alley and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

The Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter

The Sailmaker's House

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

The Inn Downtown

The Bow Hotel

The Davenport Inn

Quality Inn Portsmouth

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham York

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Amesbury

The Majestic Regency Resort

Coachman Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Ogunquit - The Milestone

Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Anchorage Inn and Resort

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