Downtown

Portsmouth

Downtown
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Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn

Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Portsmouth Athenaeum

Portsmouth Athenaeum

You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
Prescott Park

Prescott Park

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park

The Music Hall

Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall

Strawbery Banke Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth Harbor Trail. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Things to do

Guide Cassandra sharing the highlights of the magnificently preserved exterior of the Rockingham. Learn the history of the building & its role at the center of Portsmouth life through the centuries.

Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham

RM336
per adult
Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is RM587 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM587
RM636 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews)
"The breakfast was great and healthy."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is RM492 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM492
RM534 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (128 reviews)
"The hotel location is good. You can walk to shops and restaurants. Room was clean and property was well maintained."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The price is RM757 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
RM757
RM821 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Parking area was safe. Location was near shops and restaurants and library"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Hotel Portsmouth
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

165 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is RM517 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM517
RM560 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Only stayed overnight. Hotel is very nice and our suite is wonderful and quite spacious. Will definitely stay here again if we ever go back to Portsmouth."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter

4 out of 5
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"I can’t comment on the staff because their check-in just requires you to use your phone number to access the building and your room but the hotel was excellent. The rooms have no outside noise so if you’re a light sleeper, it’s the perfect spot. I got into Portsmouth long before my check-in time ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Hotel Thaxter
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is RM607 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM607
RM659 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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North End

When in North End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North End
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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.

South End
Portsmouth

West End

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

West End
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Pease

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

Pease
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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.

Elwyn Park

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