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$403
per adult
88% 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$268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

AU$33
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

AU$20
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
The Winchester Ghost Walk

The Winchester Ghost Walk

AU$31
per adult
The Winchester Ghost Walk
Southampton Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Southampton Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

AU$10
per adult
Southampton Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
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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
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! (964 reviews)
"All very good"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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The Star Hotel
The Winchester Hotel & Spa

The Winchester Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Worthy Lane, Winchester, England
The price is AU$210 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$210
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice room, good size and comfortable, large, clean ensuite with nice toiletries. We should have had a £10 drinks credit but were not told about this on check in - only remembered when we got home, when it was too late - would have been good to have this pointed out when we arrived as we would ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England
The price is AU$129 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$129
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,198 reviews)
"Safe and quiet, walkable."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade, Southampton, England
The price is AU$137 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$137
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,022 reviews)
"On entering the hotel, it felt as though we were entering an American diner. Reception, dining area and bar all in the same area. Didn't feel it was a welcoming area. Staff welcomed us, which was really nice. Room was a Queen room, however the bathroom was only 1.5m x1m, very small. there was a distinctive ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Moxy Southampton
voco Southampton by IHG

voco Southampton by IHG

4 out of 5
Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, England
The price is AU$167 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$167
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,306 reviews)
Fabulous hotel
"We stayed one night at this lovely hotel, I think it has recently had a refurb, our room was lovely and the bar/restaurant was great too, will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

voco Southampton by IHG
Harbour Hotel Southampton

Harbour Hotel Southampton

5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton, England
The price is AU$316 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$316
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel - minorities with TV guys sorted out fast! Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
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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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