Downtown
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
The Music Hall
Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Great room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Great room. Cleanliness! Wonderful town. Staff were outstanding at the front desk very helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
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Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
We love the Residence Inn, and have been staying here for years. Unfortunately, the big parking lot next to the hotel is being redeveloped. You have to use valet parking now, and the price for parking went up from $30 to $45 a night. Some of the ease with which you could arrive and stay here is lost. ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
The Hotel Portsmouth
Front desk staff (name?) she was awesome! Loved the building and decor. This was the main reason I chose this spot since not a stuffy, boring hotel. The bedding was very comfortable and nice, and everything was very clean. Minor issues with our room #209. The bathroom sink is not properly mounted ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
I loved the room—as I’ve stayed here in the past. I like seeing pictures on the wall that depict the beauty and history of Portsmouth!
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
North End
When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Governor John Langdon House Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
