Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southampton showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle
Tudor House and Garden showing a house and interior views
Tudor House and Garden which includes a house and interior views
Tudor House and Garden featuring a square or plaza and a house
Tudor House and Garden showing a house, art and interior views

Popular places to visit

Tudor House and Garden which includes a house and interior views

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.

Tudor House and Garden
Medieval Merchant's House

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.

Medieval Merchant's House
Southampton Cruise Terminal

Southampton Cruise Terminal

4/5(19 reviews)

One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.

Southampton Cruise Terminal
University of Southampton

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.

University of Southampton
Mayflower Theatre featuring signage and theatre scenes

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.

Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Park

Mayflower Park

Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.

Mayflower Park

Activities

Courtesy of English Heritage

Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

AU$336
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

AU$266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

AU$20
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

AU$32
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Portsmouth: Ghost Walk Tour with a Guide

The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

AU$30
per adult
The Portsmouth Ghost Walk
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

The Star Hotel

The Star Hotel

3 out of 5
26 High Street, Southampton, England
The price is AU$138 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$138
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (977 reviews)
"Great Service Lovely Room"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Star Hotel
The Winchester Hotel & Spa

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Worthy Lane, Winchester, England
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade, Southampton, England
The price is AU$122 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$122
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location, the staff are really nice. I wish the AC was on going the whole year (it gets very warm at night) and having to open the window invites a lot of noise (especially when construction is going on outside). Also wish there was a mini fridge in the room to keep drinks cold. But other than ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Moxy Southampton
Harbour Hotel Southampton

Harbour Hotel Southampton

5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton, England
The price is AU$341 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$341
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Not so good due to staffing in some ateas"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
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$107 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$107
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 (1,009 reviews)
"Very professional and well appointed hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is AU$158 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$158
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,651 reviews)
"Hotel was lovely, huge bed & clean. But was told couldn’t use the pool after checking out which I think you should be able to, even hotels in London allow this. We were told we have to purchase a day pass"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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Southampton City Centre

4/5(26 area reviews)

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 Southampton Passenger Terminal might round out your trip.

Southampton City Centre
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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.

St Mary's
Solent Sky Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

Maritime Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Maritime Quarter
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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.

Ocean Village
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Bedford Place

While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bedford Place
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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.

The Polygon

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