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Our top choices for Portsmouth City Centre hotels

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1. ibis Portsmouth Centre

ibis Portsmouth Centre
3.5 star property
Portsmouth City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was convient for the early morning ferry."
United Kingdom
Pierre
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
ibis Portsmouth Centre
A restaurant with multiple tables, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre
3.0 star property
Portsmouth City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (26 reviews)
"Staff helpful, room comfortable and luggage storage for before room was ready and after waiting for time to leave for the port."
United States
Charlotte
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

3. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
Portsea, 0.9 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
clare
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a canal, and modern buildings in the background.

4. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here few times always very clean & helpful stay & breakfast is very good"
United Kingdom
Tracy
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

5. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children
3.0 star property
Portsea, 1 km from Portsmouth City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (884 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great. Location for the bus and the Gosport ferry was excellent. I would stay here again"
Canada
Kathryn
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children
A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

6. Keppel's Head Hotel

Keppel's Head Hotel
3.5 star property
Portsea, 1 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (483 reviews)
"Perfect location to see the Portsmouth Harbor with good parking. Older type hotel but good condition and clean."
Australia
Andrew
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Keppel's Head Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a ceiling with blue beams.

7. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Ricky
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
A corner bathtub with a built-in heater, surrounded by teal tiles.

8. G Boutique Hotel

G Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Southsea, 2.3 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (520 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, good breakfast, nice sized bathroom with every need catered for, and very handy for places to eat. Would visit again."
United Kingdom
Corinne
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
G Boutique Hotel
A grand hall with a high ceiling, a central mirror, and a decorative ceiling mural.

9. The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel
3.0 star property
Southsea, 1.4 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (929 reviews)
"The chap on reception was exceptional , So helpful.and accommodating, made our stay extra special"
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Queens Hotel
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.

10. Ashbys

Ashbys
4.0 star property
Southsea, 1.6 km from Portsmouth City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly couple. Great location."
United Kingdom
James
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ashbys
A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

11. ibis budget Portsmouth

ibis budget Portsmouth
3.0 star property
Southsea, 1.8 km from Portsmouth City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Value for money"
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
ibis budget Portsmouth
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a globe on a shelf, and a blue wall with framed pictures.

12. Farmhouse Innlodge by Greene King Inns

Farmhouse Innlodge by Greene King Inns
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"It fit the bill for a one night stop over, basic but clean, good car parking and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Alexandra
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Farmhouse Innlodge by Greene King Inns
A modern cafe interior with a seating area, tables, and a counter with menu displays.

13. Village Hotel Portsmouth

Village Hotel Portsmouth
4.0 star property
Cosham, 4.8 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing place"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Village Hotel Portsmouth
A Holiday Inn Express building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign above the doors.

14. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, all facilities were of good quality and staff in reception and restaurant were very good. Breakfast was excellent."
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, modern pendant lighting, and a central bar area.

15. Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
4.0 star property
Cosham, 5.4 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was clean and peaceful. I will recommend this hotel."
United Kingdom
Benjamin
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
A dining area with a large mirror reflecting the room, a chandelier, and a decorative candle centerpiece.

16. The Birdham Hotel & Restaurant

The Birdham Hotel & Restaurant
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Portsmouth City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"The food at this place is really good and the staff are really friendly would stay again if on the island."
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Birdham Hotel & Restaurant
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and a tree. Tables are set with glasses and cutlery.

17. The Langstone Quays

The Langstone Quays
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Portsmouth City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely overnight stay, great breakfast with helpful staff. Plenty of parking & a comfortable twin room."
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Langstone Quays
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of greenery outside.

18. Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa

Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
12.8 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (71 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay here, every member of staff was friendly and exceptionally professional, Emma on reception was absolutely wonderful. Very enjoyable meals, spa was great. Beautiful and convenient location, I'd happily stay again."
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa
A historic building with multiple balconies and arched windows, likely a hotel or public building.

19. Royal Esplanade Hotel

Royal Esplanade Hotel
3.5 star property
8.7 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay great staff"
United Kingdom
DAVID
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Royal Esplanade Hotel
A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a brick wall.

20. Harper's Steakhouse with Rooms, Southampton Swanwick Marina

Harper's Steakhouse with Rooms, Southampton Swanwick Marina
4.0 star property
17.4 km from Portsmouth City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (744 reviews)
"1 night stay, room was excellent, with everything we wanted, All of the staff we met went above and beyond the norm, and a great breakfast"
United Kingdom
Ian
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Harper's Steakhouse with Rooms, Southampton Swanwick Marina
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ibis Portsmouth Centre

3.5 star property
Portsmouth City Centre
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A restaurant with multiple tables, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

3.0 star property
Portsmouth City Centre
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
Portsea, 0.9 km from Portsmouth City Centre
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A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a canal, and modern buildings in the background.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

3.0 star property
0.9 km from Portsmouth City Centre
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A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

3.0 star property
Portsea, 1 km from Portsmouth City Centre
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8.2
Very good
1,003 reviews
8.0
Very good
26 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,005 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
884 reviews
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Portsmouth City Centre

Find the best Portsmouth City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A building with a sign reading "Golden Horseshoe."

Southsea

Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tall tower, a harbor, and surrounding hills.
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Cosham

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

A marina with several boats docked, a pizza express restaurant, and a building with a large glass window.

Port Solent

Portsmouth's prime destination for food lovers is an attractive marina full of restaurants and cafés of every variety, making it ideal for a meal out.

A modern sail-shaped building, a marina with boats, and a city skyline with various buildings.

Hilsea

When in Hilsea, you can plan a visit to Portsmouth International Port and Charles Dickens Birthplace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Portsea

While Portsea isn't home to many top sights, Mary Rose Museum and Gunwharf Quays are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Portsmouth City Centre Hotel Reviews

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Portsea

10/10 Excellent

Exactly what you need for short stay in Portsmouth. Basic room is exactly that, clean amd comfortabl. Excellent location and friendly staff.
Ireland
Stuart
Reviewed January 18, 2026
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portsmouth City Centre like?

Portsmouth City Centre is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its bar scene and array of dining options. Are you looking for Portsmouth City Centre travel tips? Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Portsmouth City Centre?

Based on our traveller data, ibis Portsmouth Centre is one of the top choices for your stay in Portsmouth City Centre. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays, and it offers a restaurant and a bar.

How many hotels are there in Portsmouth City Centre?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Portsmouth, you can choose from 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Portsmouth City Centre.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Portsmouth City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Portsmouth City Centre.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?

Sights like Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal can be part of your cultural tour of Portsmouth City Centre. When you're sightseeing in Portsmouth, Dockyard Apprentice and Gunwharf Quays are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Portsmouth City Centre and the greater Portsmouth area?

If you want to venture out of town, Portsmouth & Southsea Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station). If you want to explore what's across the water, take a ferry from the port.