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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 389 reviews	View
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,136 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived later in the afternoon, received great information about parking and some local places to grab a bite. The room was very clean and super comfortable. Definitely conveniently located for walking the city in its entirety."

Mainsail Inn & Cottages

8/10 Good

"The staff was easy to reach despite not being on site. The room was fairly clean, slightly remodeled. It was off season, so no pool, but the location was good. The beds were pretty comfy but they didn't have a blanket, just a sheet and a thin comforter. There was a fridge and microwave in the room which was super helpful. The instructions to check out were a bit strange. Take off all the bedding, take all your trash to the receptacles outside. Felt like a lot. But overall a good stay."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit The Music Hall and Market Square as part of your Downtown travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 33 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?

Sights like The Music Hall, Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Market Square or Portsmouth Harbor Trail while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Nahcotta and Governor John Langdon House Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Tugboat Alley and Moffatt-Ladd House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

The Inn Downtown

The Sailmaker's House

The Davenport Inn

The Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter

The Bow Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

The Lighthouse Inn & Suites

Atlantic Oceanfront Hotel

Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House

Stones Throw

The Nevada

The Grandview Hotel

Anchorage Inn and Resort

Sunrise Motel

The Grand Hotel

Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

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