Portsmouth

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Portsmouth
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Royal Marines Museum showing art and interior views
Gunwharf Quays

Where to stay in Portsmouth

Royal Marines Museum featuring heritage elements

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.

Southsea
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Portsmouth City Centre

4/5(67 area reviews)

Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Portsmouth City Centre
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Cosham

4/5(110 area reviews)

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

Cosham
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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.

Old Portsmouth
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Buckland

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
Village Hotel Portsmouth

Village Hotel Portsmouth

4 out of 5
Lakeshore Drive, Portsmouth, England
The price is €92 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€92
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice room layout with adjustable privacy glass for the shower. Good leisure complex. Nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is €92 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€92
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
Great location
"2nd time here and it’s a great hotel, lovely staff and the location is great for old Portsmouth and Southsea’s two best pubs"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Southampton Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is €96 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€96
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"A very convenient location for our onward journey."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
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Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Gunwharf Quays Residential, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
8/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"This property is in an excellent location for visiting the Historical Naval Yards and related attractions. The property was very clean and quiet. My only "complaint" is that the washer-dryer machine took several hours per load. I strongly recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Central Versatile Studio

Central Versatile Studio

2 out of 5
1 Aylward St, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
"property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Central Versatile Studio
Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

2 out of 5
23 Tennyson Rd, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
Very disappointing
"Considering the price, we had high hopes for our stay at this house, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. Upon arrival, we found the property was not very clean. There was urine left in the upstairs toilet, the downstairs bathroom was dusty with hair around the toilet, and the bath mat ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10
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Popular places to visit

Gunwharf Quays showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Gunwharf Quays

Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth International Port

Embark on a trip to Europe or enter the lovely town of Portsmouth, England, through the comfort and ease of this modern port.

Portsmouth International Port
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard showing a marina

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

HMS Victory

Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.

HMS Victory
University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall

Sing along to some of the world’s biggest names in music, laugh until you cry and join the celebrations in this central entertainment venue.

Portsmouth Guildhall

Things to do

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

€11
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

€11
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
Portsmouth: Ghost Walk Tour with a Guide

The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

€17
per adult
The Portsmouth Ghost Walk
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Hayling Island

Hayling Island

Photo by C J West

Gosport

Port Solent featuring a bay or harbour

Port Solent

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