Portsmouth
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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.

Village Hotel Portsmouth
room was lovely and clean, just what was needed for an overnight, the bar a lovely space to sit and chat, food looked great but we didnt have any.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
Excellent location, good breakfast and easy parking. Comfortable hotel. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
The apartment is small but ok, the furnishings are bought from a charity shop scratch and damaged! The cooker unusable no wire trays! The ensuite shower room sink hot tap dosnt work! Stained carpets !needs alot of TLC befor next let.dish washer draw boken! Could not sit in sun chairs need a wash ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

ANG Apartments

Spacious First-Floor Super King or Twin Studio Apartment with Free Parking
The room was brilliant. Really clean, had a great shower and other amenities which were an unexpected bonus. The hosts let us park early for free, for which we were grateful. The beds were comfortable. Really impressed and we would highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
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

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth All Day Admission Ticket

Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket





