Downtown Hotels, Portsmouth

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

The Davenport Inn

The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place! Our room was stunning, the staff was wonderful, and had such a great selection of little snacks. I can’t wait for another opportunity to stay here! "
United States
Mariana
The price is NZ$595
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
The Davenport Inn

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff and Hotel location was excellent "
United States
Chris
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"This was second time we stayed at this hotel and we enjoyed our stay again! We like to stay at historical buildings and we just love the hotel’s architecture and atmosphere. The hotel staffs were friendly and polite and everything was great. We love to come back again soon!"
United States
Eric
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
The Hotel Portsmouth

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,099 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable and the pool was nice and warm."
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Room was spotless and the staff was very courteous."
United States
Randall
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (231 reviews)
"Great staff and great location. "
United States
William
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

The Sailmaker's House

The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (371 reviews)
"beautiful and historic architecture! "
United States
RICHARD PHILLIPS
The Sailmaker's House

The Inn Downtown

The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"The room was so cute, comfy and well stocked. Location was perfect. Would def stay there again. :)"
United States
Lori
The price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Inn Downtown

Hotel Thaxter

Hotel Thaxter
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Excellent location! Very friendly staff."
United States
Kristy
Hotel Thaxter

The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (507 reviews)
"Room was clean enough, location was amazing!"
United States
joshua
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Bow Hotel

Great Island Inn

Great Island Inn
3.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Great place, wonderful neighborhood and I would stay there again."
United States
Sean
The price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Great Island Inn

Guest House Suites

Guest House Suites
2.0 star property
30.2 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (200 reviews)
"Good value"
United States
Greg
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Guest House Suites

Cliff House Maine

Cliff House Maine
4.5 star property
21.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the hotel had a great time with a group of friends "
United States
Gilberto
The price is NZ$1,010
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Cliff House Maine

Downtown Dover Inn

Downtown Dover Inn
2.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown
6.0 out of 10, (316 reviews)
"This place is awful. Dirty and smelly. Do not stay there."
United States
Magdalena
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Downtown Dover Inn

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (911 reviews)
"Front desk staff friendly and helpful "
United States
Amanda
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Three Chimneys Inn

Three Chimneys Inn
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (368 reviews)
"Room was perfect. Staff was very friendly "
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Three Chimneys Inn

The Victoria Inn

The Victoria Inn
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"nice place"
United States
Emma
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
The Victoria Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Amesbury

Hampton Inn by Hilton Amesbury
2.5 star property
28.2 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, nice room"
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Hampton Inn by Hilton Amesbury

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Amesbury

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Amesbury
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful courteous staff, spotless room "
United States
William
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Amesbury
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exclusive Penthouse | Room amenity
The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
45 reviews
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
371 reviews
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Terrace/patio
The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
109 reviews
View
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,099 reviews
View
Interior entrance
The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

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

Pease

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

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit The Music Hall and Market Square as part of your Downtown travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Inn Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown. This hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include The Davenport Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.
What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?
Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Market Square or Portsmouth Harbor Trail while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Nahcotta and Governor John Langdon House Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Tugboat Alley and Moffatt-Ladd House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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