Old Town
Southampton
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Isle of Wight: Carisbrooke Castle Entry Ticket
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Private Southampton Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Basic room ok for pre-cruise
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms
Excellent hotel. The staff were absolutely lovely. Very good restaurant. Room was very nice.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Moxy Southampton
Good clean rooms great helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Generally good, we would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Rooms where great and very clean great cruise location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Room as good, bathroom needed a good clean, but overall the room as ok. Bar area is nice and food was good. Service a little slow but friendly. Parking was nice and easy, and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Southampton City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Town
- Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton
- Oceans - A unique Southampton Experience
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- Osborne House
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Marwell Zoo
- Ocean Village Marina
- New Forest Wildlife Park
- Mayflower Park
