Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
A yellow storefront with a red door and a bicycle parked outside.
A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.

Market Square

9.2/10 (1,088 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$322 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$322
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and helpful The room was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$346 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$346
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,175 reviews)
"Breakfast was wonderful. Staff was friendly. Hotel was clean. Beds were hard as rocks though. We had to leave a night early cuz we could not even think about sleeping on that hard mattress again. Our backs thanked us for coming home early."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$318 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$318
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel was great and breakfast was a plus!"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$255 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$255
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"The location is good. However they are understaffed. Front desk doesn't answer the phone at night and you have to go get your own towels since the front desk person can't leave. Didn't have enough towels, no shower gel or conditioner."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is AU$481 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$481
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Charming hotel and great location!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH
The price is AU$433 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$433
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,353 reviews)
"We stayed in the double queen bed deluxe room and it was small, the updates look worn, and the walls are thin. We could hear people talking and watching tv all night. Our AC was so loud every time it kicked on it woke us up. The view from our side balcony was not worth the price we paid. The balcony ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Ashworth by the Sea
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Our guide on 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.

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.

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.

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 Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Downtown Travel Guide

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