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Our top choices for Southsea Castle hotels

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

1. Ye Spotted Dogge

Ye Spotted Dogge
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Southsea Castle
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Stay here if you enjoy history and personable owners!! "
United States
Samantha
The price is RM1,078
RM1,293 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ye Spotted Dogge
A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a rustic interior.

2. Becketts Southsea

Becketts Southsea
4.0 star property
Southsea, 1.3 km from Southsea Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay for a short stay. The only fault were the pillows…felt like sleeping on a cement bag but that’s a personal preference ."
United Kingdom
annette
The price is RM312
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Becketts Southsea
A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.

3. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Florence House Hotel & Restaurant
4.0 star property
Southsea, 0.5 km from Southsea Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly front desk."
United States
Brooke
The price is RM355
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.

4. Ashbys

Ashbys
4.0 star property
Southsea, 0.6 km from Southsea Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (370 reviews)
"Excellent facilities. Very spacious. Very helpful and personable owners."
United Kingdom
Charles
The price is RM395
RM475 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ashbys
A wooden door with a brass handle, a black mat at the entrance, and two potted plants on a white ledge.

5. Esk Vale Guest House

Esk Vale Guest House
3.0 star property
Southsea, 0.9 km from Southsea Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Fantastic little hotel , very friendly and lovely relaxed breakfast"
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is RM337
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Esk Vale Guest House
A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

6. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children
3.0 star property
Portsea, 2.5 km from Southsea Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (881 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was great. Location for the bus and the Gosport ferry was excellent. I would stay here again"
Canada
Kathryn
The price is RM453
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

7. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
Portsea, 2.6 km from Southsea Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
clare
The price is RM220
RM264 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Blue Star House

Blue Star House
3.0 star property
Southsea, 0.9 km from Southsea Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (123 reviews)
"Lovely room very quiet and clean. "
United Kingdom
Allan
The price is RM317
RM380 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Blue Star House
A corner bathtub with a built-in heater, surrounded by teal tiles.

9. G Boutique Hotel

G Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Southsea, 1.4 km from Southsea Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, good breakfast, nice sized bathroom with every need catered for, and very handy for places to eat. Would visit again."
United Kingdom
Corinne
The price is RM195
RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
G Boutique Hotel
A view from a window overlooking a street with a bus, a pedestrian crossing, and a sign indicating a speed limit of 30.

10. ANG Apartments

ANG Apartments
2.0 star property
Southsea, 1 km from Southsea Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, lovely beach view and close to amenities"
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is RM344
RM344 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
ANG Apartments
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a canal, and modern buildings in the background.

11. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Southsea Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was great and staff friendly"
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is RM344
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
A wooden door with the number 202, a blue exterior wall, and dense green foliage in the foreground.

12. Haslar Rooms

Haslar Rooms
3.0 star property
2.6 km from Southsea Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"Lovely rooms on the marina that are clean, comfortable and with great amenities."
United Kingdom
Terri
The price is RM477
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Haslar Rooms
A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.

13. The Clarence Boutique Rooms

The Clarence Boutique Rooms
4.0 star property
Southsea, 0.4 km from Southsea Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Very nice, clean room with very helpful staff. Choice of pillows and a very comfortable, clean bed. The room was very warm, no Aircon but a fan was provided. The reception and breakfast room are in a different building, on a different road which was fine as the weather was dry. Buffet breakfast was great with good choice. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner which was also excellent. Staff were all extremely good. Would stay here again."
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is RM417
RM500 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Clarence Boutique Rooms
Restaurant

14. Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard
3.0 star property
Portsea, 2.5 km from Southsea Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (46 reviews)
"We liked every thing. Location was great!"
United States
Sigmund
The price is RM235
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a view of greenery and the sea, and a small table with a trash bin.

15. Q8 Boutique Hotel

Q8 Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Southsea, 0.4 km from Southsea Castle
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (284 reviews)
"Nice clean room. Allowed me to check in early (because room was available). Close to seafront and nice neighbourhood."
Canada
Robert
The price is RM424
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Q8 Boutique Hotel
A bakery display with sliced bread and jars of spreads.

16. ibis Portsmouth Centre

ibis Portsmouth Centre
3.5 star property
Portsmouth City Centre, 1.9 km from Southsea Castle
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room on the small side but clean and comfortable breakfast very good close to guildhall and train station"
United Kingdom
Cindy
The price is RM219
RM263 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
ibis Portsmouth Centre
A hotel room with two beds, a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

Portsmouth Budget Hotels
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Southsea Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Perfect location and the room was good for the price paid - basic but clean and a fan was provided which was appreciated."
United Kingdom
Ruth
The price is RM271
RM271 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Portsmouth Budget Hotels
A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

18. Old Victory House Homestay

Old Victory House Homestay
3.0 star property
Portsea, 2.3 km from Southsea Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (32 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location, well priced and nice breakfast in the morning would stay again bargain for the price"
United Kingdom
Joshua S
The price is RM234
RM281 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Old Victory House Homestay
A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

19. Keppel's Head Hotel

Keppel's Head Hotel
3.5 star property
Portsea, 2.5 km from Southsea Castle
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (476 reviews)
"Lovely position and view. Wonderful breakfast."
United Kingdom
Gloria
The price is RM312
RM375 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Keppel's Head Hotel
A grand hall with a high ceiling, a central mirror, and a decorative ceiling mural.

20. The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel
3.0 star property
Southsea, 0.8 km from Southsea Castle
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (928 reviews)
"The chap on reception was exceptional , So helpful.and accommodating, made our stay extra special"
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is RM435
RM522 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Queens Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Southsea Castle

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
Ye Spotted Dogge
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
46 reviews
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A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a rustic interior.
Becketts Southsea
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
213 reviews
View
A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
303 reviews
View
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.
Ashbys
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
370 reviews
View
A wooden door with a brass handle, a black mat at the entrance, and two potted plants on a white ledge.
Esk Vale Guest House
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
55 reviews
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Top Southsea Castle Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

8/10 Good
"It met all expectations"
Steven 1-night trip
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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Other attractions near Southsea Castle

An exhibition with framed artworks on display.

The D-Day Story

9.4/10 (20 reviews)
This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Southsea Castle?
Southsea Castle is located in a welcoming area of Portsmouth known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 213 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Southsea Castle?
Adjacent to Southsea Castle, Southsea Rocks Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG and The Queens Hotel.
How many hotels are there close to Southsea Castle?
Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Southsea Castle.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Southsea Castle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Southsea Castle.
What can I see and do near Southsea Castle?
Study the collections at The D-Day Story, Mary Rose Museum or HMS Warrior. Spitbank Fort, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Square Tower are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth Guildhall and Wedgewood Rooms.