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 35 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, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum 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, Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Ken

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Steve

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Downtown

Omar

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

5. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Downtown

Glenda

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

6. Treadwell Mansion

Downtown

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

7. The Sailmaker's House

Downtown

Barry

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

8. The Hotel Portsmouth

Downtown

Laurence

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining table set with plates, glasses, cutlery, and candles, with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.

9. Market Square Inn

Downtown

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.

10. The Bow Hotel

Downtown

Marc-Andre

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

11. The Inn Downtown

Downtown

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a vanity with storage, a window with a view of buildings, and a towel rack with towels.

12. The Davenport Inn

Downtown

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

1.6 km from Downtown

Sandeep

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

North End, 0.5 km from Downtown

John

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and colorful flowers.

15. Kittery Inn and Suites

2.1 km from Downtown

Janel

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area with red umbrellas, and a parking lot.

16. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.9 km from Downtown

Brian

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

17. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

1.7 km from Downtown

Carol

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sofas, large windows, and wooden ceiling beams.

18. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

1.8 km from Downtown

Tom

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue bench, and a wall with a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

2 km from Downtown

Michael

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted screen.

20. Anchorage Inn & Suites - Portsmouth

1.7 km from Downtown

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,234 reviews	View
The Hotel Portsmouth	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 192 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

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

A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

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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A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

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

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An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Gorges Grant Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained, clean and cozy. Friendly staff and great breakfast at Raspberri’s. And so convenient, close to everything!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

8/10 Good

"The hotel appears to be on the newer side. The facility is very nice along with the rooms. The only disappointment was the hotel breakfast. I tried eating there two days in a row and had to throw my food in the garbage. It was inedible."

Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Restaurant

8/10 Good

"For the most part we enjoyed our stay very much. The room was clean, comfortable and (mostly) quiet. The continental breakfast had a wide variety of pastries, fruit salad, yogurt, cold and hot cereal, OJ, coffee and tea. There were two racks for securing our bikes (though no protection from the elements). Wi-Fi worked great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location gave us quick access to many stores and restaurants up and down Rt 1 and put us withing 25 minutes of many attractions along the seacoast and in Portsmouth. But we had to deduct one star from our overall rating because of a few small annoyances. There was no vent fan in the bathroom. The water temperature in the shower could vary unexpectedly when someone in another room flushed their toilet or ran their water. The door required two hands to open; one to turn the key and the other to operate the door latch. The HVAC could be run on HEAT, COOL or FAN ONLY, which is good, but there was a faintly unpleasant odor when running the unit. There was a rather tattered spring-loaded pull down shade on the window that was difficult to adjust. All minor complaints, to be sure, but annoying nonetheless."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

5. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

6. Treadwell Mansion

7. The Sailmaker's House

8. The Hotel Portsmouth

9. Market Square Inn

10. The Bow Hotel

11. The Inn Downtown

12. The Davenport Inn

13. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

15. Kittery Inn and Suites

16. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

18. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

20. Anchorage Inn & Suites - Portsmouth

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

South End

Elwyn Park

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Gorges Grant Hotel

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