Southampton City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southampton City Centre
Popular places to visit

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.

Solent University
This city center university forms part of the Cultural Quarter, a district home to galleries, museums, parks and performing arts venues.

Southampton Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Southampton Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

SeaCity Museum
Sail back into Southampton’s rich nautical past at this state-of-the-art museum created to mark the 100-year anniversary of RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage.

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.

Old City Walls
Follow Southampton’s ancient Norman walls to discover medieval churches, a king’s wine cellar and the hotel where Jane Austen celebrated her 18th birthday.
Activities

Private Southampton Walking Tour

Southampton to London Visiting Stonehenge and Bath

Private Luxury Sightseeing Southampton Cruise to Windsor Castle

Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London
Our pick of the best Southampton City Centre Hotel Deals

Moxy Southampton
Room is spotless and serves great
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Quick check in, great bar and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

voco Southampton by IHG
Great room, great staff and lovely restaurant. Could t have met my expectations any better
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Convenient location
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Novotel Southampton
Good hotel in a convenient location near the town centre and station. Enjoyable short stay. Helpful staff. Nice room with comfortable beds, mini fridge and water provided as well as the usual tea and coffee but cleanliness could be better e.g. there was a hair in the bathroom and drink stains on ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

room2 Southampton Hometel
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, cosy reception area, nicely decorated rooms and amenities. Chic bar/cafe/food and work area. Was perfect for my trip, close to the docks and centre of Southampton for tours, shopping and history.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre

Old Town
While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton and Tudor House and Garden.

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

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.

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.
Northam
While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.



