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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 387 reviews	View
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 255 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
The Hotel Portsmouth	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 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 Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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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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 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 Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ashworth by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The room next to us had people who were smoking. After calling multiple times they were still smoking. We couldn’t sit on our balcony and it made our entire room smell like an ash tray. "

Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was a decent value and in a good location in Wells. New property and seemed like they were still working some small kinks out. I would judge it slightly less in quality than its fairly direct competitors. Some of the non-chain but similar quality hotels in Wells/Ogunquit are a bit better."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

8/10 Good

"My only surprise was that parking was not included, it was an additional $45 which I thought was high for the price I paid for the room. The only other complaint is the room was much more than I needed, included a full kitchen and all I needed was a room with a bed."

Hampton House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the oceanfront room is amazing. Staff were all very friendly and efficient. Hotel has plenty of off street parking. Rooms have dorm sized fridge but no clocks. Hotel is very clean and smells great. Only downside would be that the doors to the rooms slam without you realizing it will happen and be sooo loud. If you go to bed early or want to sleep in, I suggest earplugs. We loved our stay and plan to come back."

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 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 31 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 Discover Portsmouth can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Market Square or Portsmouth Harbor Trail 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 Moffatt-Ladd House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

The Sailmaker's House

The Inn Downtown

The Bow Hotel

The Davenport Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

The Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Terrace by the Sea

Anchorage Inn and Resort

Home2 Suites By Hilton Kittery

Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth

Everhome Suites Portsmouth - Newington by Choice Hotels

Lamie's Inn and The Old Salt Restaurant

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham York

The Nevada

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Pease

Newington

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ashworth by the Sea

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