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 Square Tower or Cathedral of St. Thomas.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
Excellent location. Parking in underground car park good and inexpensive. Staff were very helpful. The Air conditioning was not functioning however was being repaired. As the weather wasn’t too bad this was not an issue during our stay.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Village Hotel Portsmouth
Nice stay, staff very helpful. Food ok breakfast was very nice
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Fantastic views and lovely spacr
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Spacious First-Floor Super King or Twin Studio Apartment with Free Parking
The room was clean, and a great location in Southsea. A few small issues: the TV stopped working on our last morning, the bath had not been used and the water ran yellow, but the shower was fine. A cloth to do the washing up would have been of use. Overall the room was a great base for our weekend ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
ANG Apartments
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Portsmouth: Isle of Wight Day Tour by Bus and Ferry
Portsmouth: Spinnaker Tower Ticket
Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket
Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth All Day Admission Ticket
