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

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
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
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

AU$20
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
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
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! (971 reviews)
"Very comfortable and wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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The Star Hotel
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade, Southampton, England
The price is AU$137 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$137
9 Nov - 10 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! (1,007 reviews)
"A very modern glass fronted building. Open plan ground floor containing reception, bar restaurant seating and breakfast bar. The rooms were clean with a very comfortable bed and pillows. The only problems were: no wardrobe, just 4 coat hangers on a trapeze in the corner, no drawers, you had to live ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Moxy Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is AU$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$156
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! (1,648 reviews)
"We stayed one night before a cruise. The staff was lovely! The room was very good with nice amenities and we had an excellent breakfast at the hotel the next day. they are accustomed to cruisers and accommodate our needs easily"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Harbour Hotel Southampton

Harbour Hotel Southampton

5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton, England
The price is AU$337 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$337
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Not so good due to staffing in some ateas"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
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! (1,009 reviews)
"All the staff we interacted with friendly and helpful. The spa was clean with good facilities, a good range of treatments with excellent therapists. The breakfast buffet had a wide selection to cater for all tastes."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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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 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$129
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,211 reviews)
"Stayed here night before my cruise and was very nice"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Leonardo 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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