West End 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.
Water Country
Enjoy an outing to Water Country during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside 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.
Fox Run Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Fox Run Mall during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Our pick of the best West End 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 Portsmouth Central
Excellent breakfast omelettes, nicely crisped bacon, great little lemon-poppy scones!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Anchorage Inn and Resort
Room was nice and very clean. Not much open in February in this area but we still found a few places to eat.
Reviewed on 11 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
Cliff House Maine
Room was spotless and staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk by IHG
Room was very clean and comfortable. Had a great nights sleep. Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Music Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
