Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Discover Portsmouth
You can study the exhibits at Discover Portsmouth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Room was spacious with comfortable bed and amenities. Staff was courteous and attentive
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Room was really clean. Very comfortable bed. The breakfast was really good and (probably the best) the staff were friendly, helpful and great. Thank you!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Staff was terrific, very clean but1. Bar was closed 2. Door stop in middle of floor hurts to stub toe on, poor design
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Room was very clean and the staff were extremely friendly! They also offer a great selection for breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
Had a couple hiccup’s our first night but the staff was amazingly accommodating and we had a great stay! Breakfast each morning was really enjoyable with many options for a light breakfast and fresh coffee. Overall a very nice place to stay when in Portsmouth with cozy areas by the fireplace to relax ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Bow Hotel
The room was clean, the check-in was easy, and the overall accommodations were nice. What would make it even better is if the bed was not quite so soft.
Reviewed on 4 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 Market Square, 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.
