Portsmouth Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Our guide on where to stay in Portsmouth
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Portsmouth City Centre
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.
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or The Point.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
"Great location. Helpful staff 👌 Shame sir con not working in this realy hot weather but did supply fan. And windows opened a tad. Used discount on various places supplied by hotels"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Village Hotel Portsmouth
"Good breakfast , noisy gym"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
"Excellent value for money. Great big rooms, comfortable beds. A shower not connected to a bath would have been nice, but over all excellent."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
"The room is neat and spacious. The host is very attentive to prepare everything needed in advance. They are very helpful too"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
ANG Apartments
"Perfect spot for a Gaiety gig. Clean, tidy, friendly and great value."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10
Popular places to visit
Gunwharf Quays
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.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.
Portsmouth International Port
Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.
University of Portsmouth
The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.
HMS Victory
Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.
Portsmouth Guildhall
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.
Activities
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
