Portsmouth
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth City Centre
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.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Village Hotel Portsmouth
Loved the shower! Gluten free bread at breakfast was not brill. You get much better now!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Well mannered receptionist. Clean and comfy room.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Every member of staff ,were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Great location for the Historic Dockyard and shopping. Easy parking and access. The apartment itself is a little tired - plumbing was an unreliable and there was no access to balcony (it seems like they’ve maybe had issues with it breaking in the past!). The door was basically impossible to shut ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Central Versatile Studio
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
Purple Cloud Cottage
This home is great with four bedrooms and a nice backyard. Was a short walk to restaurants and pubs. A convenience store a few doors down made it easy to buy anything we needed from food, snacks and drinks including spirits and beer. Hosts when above and beyond our expectations for us to have a wonderful ...
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2024
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Historic Dockyard
Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour
