Southampton City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Southampton City Centre
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grosvenor Casino
Try your luck at roulette and poker, party all night long and be entertained by live music at this seafront casino.
Activities

Private Southampton Walking Tour

Southampton to London Visiting Stonehenge and Bath

Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London

2 Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Overnight Stay in Bath
Our pick of the best Southampton City Centre Hotel Deals

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Excellent room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Moxy Southampton
Staff was great! Room was good…!Only negative was room was too hot & couldn’t adjust heat…
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Very nice place with restaurants and bars, spa and 5 stars service.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Novotel Southampton
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Star Hotel
Our 2-night stay at the Star Hotel was very comfortable. The staff was hospitable and friendly. Our room was clean and spacious. We slept well and enjoyed a nice breakfast each morning and had a relaxing time in the bar each night. The desk staff and the lady bartender was very nice. It was a real ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

voco Southampton by IHG
Lovely clean recently refurbished, staff are brilliant
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre

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.

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.

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 Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.


