Title: Visit Portsmouth: Best of Portsmouth Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portsmouth](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Portsmouth Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portsmouth Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth.d553248634335196573.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Portsmouth ## Travel Guide ![Portsmouth](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411654-Hampshire-England.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411648-Hampshire-England.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Portsmouth](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411642-Hampshire-England.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal Marines Museum featuring interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126874-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gunwharf Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126904-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Portsmouth Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Portsmouth ![Royal Marines Museum showing heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126876-Portsmouth.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southsea Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, lively bars, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Southsea.dx4773) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411642-Hampshire-England.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Portsmouth-City-Centre.dx553248635810423643) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fdd9496639752c2c358fcf933b773e29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cosham Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Cosham.dx6284173) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/411000/411660-Hampshire-England.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Portsmouth You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Old-Portsmouth.dx553248635209034795) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/412000/412151-Charles-Dickens-Birthplace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buckland Though Buckland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall. 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(59 reviews) "This property is in an excellent location for visiting the Historical Naval Yards and related attractions. The property was very clean and quiet. My only "complaint" is that the washer-dryer machine took several hours per load. I strongly recommend staying here!" Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-Gunwharf-Quays-Apartments.h18628248.Hotel-Information) ![Central Versatile Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114880000/114874000/114873959/4e601c67_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Versatile Studio 1 Aylward St, Portsmouth, England Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located nearby. 6/10 (1 review) "property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. 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