Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tudor House and Garden
Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.
Medieval Merchant's House
This surviving treasure provides a rare glimpse of a typical medieval English townhouse and offers a simpler alternative to the ornate Tudor House.
St. Mary's Stadium
Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
University of Southampton
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
Mayflower Theatre
From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Private Southampton Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
The Star Hotel
Good location. Staff was great. Full English to start the day. Wifi good. Pub’s nearby
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
The hotel was at one of the cheapest price points within the city for a weekday evening but delivered a good quality spacious room with all the amenities needed. Impressed with the stay given the price, with good location for the city and also a good range of snacks/drinks available for purchase ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Novotel Southampton
Lovely room. Great breakfast. Lovely staff. Downsides were the toilet in the room is separate to bathroom and quite claustrophobic. There’s not much room. And secondly there’s no flexibility regarding using the swimming pool which is why I booked the hotel. Most hotels if they have restrictions on ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Lovely room and good clean areas all across the hotel. Nice spa facilities which were included in stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
I have stayed at this hotel three times and never been disappointed. Central to everything.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Moxy Southampton
Great pub style menu, great bar, very good breakfast. We would stay at this property again! Friendly knowledgeable staff!! Thank you
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Southampton City Centre
The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.
Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
St Mary's
While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.
Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton City Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
