⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near St. John's Cathedral for 2026

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A wooden door with a brass handle, a black mat at the entrance, and two potted plants on a white ledge.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a radiator.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a carpeted landing.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a bay window.

1. Esk Vale Guest House

Southsea, 2.5 km from St. John's Cathedral

Chris

S$111

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a rustic interior.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves, and a view of the street through large windows.

2. Becketts Southsea

Southsea, 1.3 km from St. John's Cathedral

Brendan

S$140

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.

A hot tub area with wooden benches and a bar.

A building with a sign reading 'ASHBYS' at the entrance, a gated driveway, and a street view with other buildings.

A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a green sofa, and a large window providing natural light.

3. Ashbys

Southsea, 1.9 km from St. John's Cathedral

Charles

S$158

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a wine cooler.

A sunlit room with a large skylight, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a table with chairs.

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, a reception desk, and a kitchen area.

4. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Southsea, 2.3 km from St. John's Cathedral

Brooke

S$134

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase leading to a room with a polka-dotted chair, a small round table, and a painting of ballet shoes on the wall.

A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dark headboard, and decorative pillows.

A dining area with striped chairs, a central table, and a window with blinds.

5. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Portsea, 0.9 km from St. John's Cathedral

Denise

S$159

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The entrance to Spring Garden Guest House with a white sign above the door and a red gate.

A staircase with ornate wooden balusters and patterned carpeted steps.

A hotel lobby with patterned wallpaper, a chandelier, a reception desk with brochures, a fire extinguisher, and a wooden chair.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted pictures.

6. Spring Garden B&B

2.5 km from St. John's Cathedral

Chamindra

S$117

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a street with a bus, a pedestrian crossing, and a sign indicating a speed limit of 30.

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee maker, and a cabinet with storage jars.

A room with two grey armchairs, a small wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a window with a view of a red brick building and a clear sky.

A dark wooden door with a warning sign, a doorbell, and a mail slot.

7. ANG Apartments

Southsea, 2.6 km from St. John's Cathedral

Claire

S$105

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

A spacious lobby with a circular ceiling design, multiple seating areas, and a central staircase.

A hotel lobby with a central circular seating area, a staircase, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a ship model, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

8. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Portsea, 0.7 km from St. John's Cathedral

Richard

S$83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden door with the number 202, a blue exterior wall, and dense green foliage in the foreground.

A coffee maker and a mug on a wooden shelf.

A wooden shelf with a coffee maker, two cups, and a small tray with food items.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

9. Haslar Rooms

2.2 km from St. John's Cathedral

Terri

S$180

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

Two glasses of beer on a bar counter with a beer tap and shelves of bottles in the background.

A Holiday Inn Express reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

A sign indicating breakfast is included and ready when you are, with specific times for weekdays and weekends.

10. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

0.9 km from St. John's Cathedral

michelle

S$123

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A corner bathtub with a built-in heater, surrounded by teal tiles.

A four-poster bed with a blue bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "BOUTIQUE HOTEL" above the entrance.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a purple sofa, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

11. G Boutique Hotel

Southsea, 2.6 km from St. John's Cathedral

Natasha

S$116

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a view of greenery and the sea, and a small table with a trash bin.

A coastal view with a lighthouse, a boat, and lush greenery.

A hotel sign with the number 08 and the name 'Boutique Hotel' along with a phone number.

A building with a sign reading "Boutique Hotel Q8".

12. Q8 Boutique Hotel

Southsea, 2.1 km from St. John's Cathedral

Robert

S$160

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A bakery display with sliced bread and jars of spreads.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a large aquarium.

A reception area with a long reception desk, two monitors, and a projection screen displaying room rates and services.

13. ibis Portsmouth Centre

Portsmouth City Centre, 0.6 km from St. John's Cathedral

Cindy

S$89

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, dresser, desk, chair, and a TV.

14. Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

Southsea, 2.3 km from St. John's Cathedral

Julie

S$149

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

A two-story brick building with a black front door, a sign reading "Ordnance Row," and a plaque on the door that says "Old Victory House."

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a small rug.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

15. Old Victory House Homestay

Portsea, 0.8 km from St. John's Cathedral

"Excellent location right in the city centre. I traveled solo for business and a bit of sight-seeing. Close to shopping/restaurants (Gunwharf Quay) and historical attractions. You get what you pay for - it's in an old building with poor ventilation. A few 'old building' smells and humidity lingers in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable, all linens and towels clean and fresh. All staff were extremely pleasant easy to interact with. Nice breakfast at Keppel's Head was included."

Nicole

S$87

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a headboard, and a wall decorated with historical images.

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a remote control, and a bookshelf filled with books.

16. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

1 km from St. John's Cathedral

Ruth

S$94

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

A staircase leading to a hotel entrance with a chandelier above.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, red chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

17. Keppel's Head Hotel

Portsea, 0.9 km from St. John's Cathedral

Elizabeth

S$125

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with wooden chairs and a counter displaying various bottles.

A buffet with various food items and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a brick building in the background.

18. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

1.3 km from St. John's Cathedral

Ricky

S$84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand hall with a high ceiling, a central mirror, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, including a sofa and chairs, surrounded by plants and flowers.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and large windows with curtains.

A dining area with a wooden herringbone floor, a round table, and blue upholstered chairs.

19. The Queens Hotel

Southsea, 1.7 km from St. John's Cathedral

Lesley

S$188

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A restaurant with multiple tables, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

Portsmouth City Centre, 0.4 km from St. John's Cathedral

Charlotte

S$87

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St. John's Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Esk Vale Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Becketts Southsea	9.4 Exceptional 211 reviews	View
Ashbys	9.4 Exceptional 366 reviews	View
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant	9.4 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children	9.2 Wonderful 878 reviews	View

Top St. John's Cathedral Hotel Reviews

The Queens Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great help from the staff. Lovely old traditional style hotel and luck to get sea view and sunset which was stunning over towards Gosport and the Isle of white"

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great. Location for the bus and the Gosport ferry was excellent. I would stay here again"

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

8/10 Good

"Location is excellent for trains and buses, shopping, Spinnaker Tower, restaurants and busyness of Portsmouth Harbour. Good breakfast at the hotel too."

Keppel's Head Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Portsmouth - parking entry is just east of the hotel and easy to miss. Parking area is a little tight. Good breakfast."

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The location is great, walking distance to the Historic Dockyard, outlet shops, station and ferries. A lovely and very different hotel with a nautical theme. Spotlessly clean really helpful staff and an excellent breakfast. Perfect!!!"

Becketts Southsea

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely B&B. Great location for attractions of Portsmouth and Southsea. Wonderful staff, comfortable rooms. Excellent."

ibis Portsmouth Centre

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean and comfortable. Lovely soft bed and a good shower. The only grumble was our door wouldn't shut properly, so you had to pull it extra hard and check it was locked properly. Apart from that that, it was great."

The Lady Hamilton B&B

10/10 Excellent

"For those planning to visit the dockyard, you can't get any better. We had a great view of HMS Warrior from our window. The hotel is directly across the street from the rail station and the bus station and about 100 yards from the main entrance to the dockyard. The owner was very nice and accommodating. The room was very modern and well kept."

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about our stay , gorgeous view, only comment would be upgrade on furniture would be great as sofa not very comfy and looking a wee bit tired in places plus en-suite toilet was broken so did not use it but overall very happy and will definitely be back to stay with you in the future. 😁"

Other attractions near St. John's Cathedral

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a paved plaza.

Portsmouth Guildhall

8.2/10 (92 reviews)

Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.

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A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "University of Bristol".

University of Portsmouth

8.2/10 (164 reviews)

The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.

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A row of traditional British terraced houses with a black metal fence and red flowers in the front garden.

Charles Dickens Birthplace

8.0/10 (1 review)

Personal belongings, Regency design features and literary inspirations adorn the restored rooms of the house in which Dickens was born and raised.

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A large, intricate shipwreck with exposed wooden beams and metal structures, displayed in a museum setting.

Mary Rose Museum

9.4/10 (206 reviews)

Discover life onboard and the history of one of King Henry VIII’s favorite warships via displays of valuable artifacts and interactive activities.

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A modern urban waterfront with a tall glass building, a canal, and surrounding commercial buildings.

Gunwharf Quays

9.0/10 (947 reviews)

Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

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A modern architectural structure with a curved facade, a stone bollard, and a paved walkway.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

9.4/10 (782 reviews)

Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.

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New Theatre Royal

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at New Theatre Royal, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.

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Dockyard Apprentice

You can find out about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Dockyard Apprentice. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. John's Cathedral?

St. John's Cathedral is located in a welcoming area of Portsmouth known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 189 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to St. John's Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. John's Cathedral, Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG and Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to St. John's Cathedral?

Expedia has 189 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. John's Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. John's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to St. John's Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. John's Cathedral?

Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory and The D-Day Story feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Spitbank Fort and New Theatre Royal. You can check out the local talent at Portsmouth Guildhall, Kings Theatre and Wedgewood Rooms.

How can I get to St. John's Cathedral?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near St. John's Cathedral is simple. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Portsmouth & Southsea Station or Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station). Cross the water on a ferry from the port.

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Our top choices for St. John's Cathedral hotels

1. Esk Vale Guest House

2. Becketts Southsea

3. Ashbys

4. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

5. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

6. Spring Garden B&B

7. ANG Apartments

8. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

9. Haslar Rooms

10. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

11. G Boutique Hotel

12. Q8 Boutique Hotel

13. ibis Portsmouth Centre

14. Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

15. Old Victory House Homestay

16. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

17. Keppel's Head Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

19. The Queens Hotel

20. Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

Compare popular hotels close to St. John's Cathedral

Top St. John's Cathedral Hotel Reviews

The Queens Hotel

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Keppel's Head Hotel

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Becketts Southsea

ibis Portsmouth Centre

The Lady Hamilton B&B

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Other attractions near St. John's Cathedral

Portsmouth Guildhall

University of Portsmouth

Charles Dickens Birthplace

Mary Rose Museum

Gunwharf Quays

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

New Theatre Royal

Dockyard Apprentice

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