Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Enjoy a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Discover Portsmouth
You can study the exhibits at Discover Portsmouth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
St. John's Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to St. John's Cemetery. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Activities
Rise and Shine Guided Paddleboard Yoga Class in Rye
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"The hotel is absolutely gorgeous and spotless. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. This location is fantastic as it is walkable to just about everything."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"This will be my favorite hotel in downtown Portsmouth! Wonderful bed, room, and gym. The pool & hot tub available, too! The location is what really makes this hotel a dream as it is downtown with all of the action. Plan to valet which adds $$."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"Nice room and a great town but the fact that you have to use vallet parking is a little annoying and should be clearly stated so people understand there is an added expense to getting a room."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"The location of this property was great, on the perimeter of downtown Portsmouth which is a wonderful little city. The staff was very friendly, polite and helpful. The breakfast was delicious, both for good selection and the taste. My biggest complaint is that it was very noisy in my room. The AC ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
"Had a very peaceful quiet day having to run all over New England. This was a great base. Easily accessible to everything in short drive or a walk."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Bow Hotel
"Great location. Clean. Hotel remotely managed with offside property company, but the were responsive and codes worked, parking too. Near/above a theater. Check show schedule at the Rep to time your visit."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown
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.
Newington
Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Pease
When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
