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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 268 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 405 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 1,190 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 Market Square, 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 Fox Run Mall 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 Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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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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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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit - The Milestone

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and clean, the continental breakfast was very good and well stocked, staff was friendly Our stay was great thanks"

Ogunquit Tides Resort

8/10 Good

"The bathroom needed some maintenance with the toilet holder, and there was a piece of trim missing from behind the door to the tub, and it looked really unfinished The balcony could use new furniture, not very comfortable in the chairs were kind of wobbly The staff were great food was nice room was cleaned"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved having a kitchen in our room! Very useful. Staff was very friendly and professional. Enjoyed free breakfast and liked the beer taps that were available. Great idea! Location of hotel was easy to get to, and close to everything. I would definitely stay there again!"

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 The Music Hall and Market Square 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 Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront.

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 Market Square or Prescott Park while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Harbor Trail, Portsmouth Athenaeum and Nahcotta are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

2. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

5. The Hotel Portsmouth

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

7. The Bow Hotel

8. The Sailmaker's House

9. Hotel Thaxter

10. The Inn Downtown

11. The Davenport Inn

12. Market Square Inn

13. Treadwell Mansion

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

16. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

17. Kittery Inn and Suites

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

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

20. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit - The Milestone

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