Southsea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements
Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements
Portsmouth D-Day Museum which includes heritage elements, military items and interior views
Royal Marines Museum showing heritage elements and interior views
Royal Marines Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

Southsea Castle showing a lighthouse, a castle and heritage elements

Southsea Castle

Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.

Southsea Castle
Kings Theatre

Kings Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Kings Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Kings Theatre
Clarence Pier which includes interior views and a casino

Clarence Pier

Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.

Clarence Pier
Southsea Hoverport

Southsea Hoverport

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Southsea Hoverport
Portsmouth D-Day Museum showing military items and heritage elements

The D-Day Story

This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

The D-Day Story
Royal Marines Museum

Royal Marines Museum

The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.

Royal Marines Museum

Activities

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

AU$20
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in the Isle of Wight

Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in the Isle of Wight

AU$25
per adult
Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in the Isle of Wight
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

AU$20
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
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Our pick of the best Southsea Hotel Deals

Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea Rocks Hotel

2 out of 5
4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England
The price is AU$102 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$102
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
"Will be staying here soon"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Southsea Rocks Hotel
ibis budget Portsmouth

ibis budget Portsmouth

3 out of 5
Fratton Way, Portsmouth, England
The price is AU$83 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$83
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Cheap overnight stay
"Ideal for a cheap overnight stay before boarding a ferry to France"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

ibis budget Portsmouth
The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel

3 out of 5
Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, England
The price is AU$204 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$204
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (796 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay but as I'm disabled the access avoiding the steps at the entrance was not obvious but was relatively easy but only revealed at first chat at reception (after negotiating the climb). Once into the building all was fine."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

The Queens Hotel
Southseaa Inn

Southseaa Inn

3 out of 5
10b Victoria Road North, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
7/10 Good! (119 reviews)
"Do not believe the other reviews, there is nothing wrong with this property !!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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Southseaa Inn
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club

4 out of 5
Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Southampton, England
The price is AU$121 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$121
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.8/10 (1,006 reviews)
"Warm welcome & lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England
The price is AU$131 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$131
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,185 reviews)
"We were only there for a night in order to be close to the boat. It certainly was adequate for that. There were shops and restaurants nearby, which was great. Security stole. Davidson I can’t unpack Metamucil and suppositories and a shelf that works on boats and I know I need like black pants."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
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Other neighbourhoods around Southsea

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Portsmouth City Centre

4/5(1 area review)

Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Portsmouth City Centre
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Buckland

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.

Old Portsmouth
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Cosham

4/5(1 area review)

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Cosham

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