Portsmouth

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Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Royal Marines Museum featuring interior views and art
Gunwharf Quays

Where to stay in Portsmouth

Royal Marines Museum showing heritage elements

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.

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Portsmouth City Centre

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Portsmouth City Centre
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Cosham

4/5(1 area review)

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

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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.

Old Portsmouth
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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.

Buckland
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is CA $112 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $112
CA $134 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Great location
"We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights with our grandson. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Check in was swift and efficient. We had an issue to do with housekeeping during our stay that took a couple of days to be dealt with and we had to chase twice with reception before it was resolved. ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Village Hotel Portsmouth

Village Hotel Portsmouth

4 out of 5
Lakeshore Drive, Portsmouth, England
The price is CA $112 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
CA $112
CA $134 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Thanks for another great stay
"We have stayed on a number of times. Always a comfortable night. Spotlessly clean. Great breakfasts."

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2025

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Southampton Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is CA $138 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $138
CA $166 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay with small children. No faults to mention. Only very small downside was they didn’t offer bed guards for the kids as the beds were quite high. Other than that, clean safe space and we all enjoyed it and would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
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Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Gunwharf Quays Residential, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
8/10 Very Good! (58 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

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Central Versatile Studio

Central Versatile Studio

2 out of 5
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.
Central Versatile Studio
Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

2 out of 5
23 Tennyson Rd, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
Very disappointing
"Considering the price, we had high hopes for our stay at this house, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. Upon arrival, we found the property was not very clean. There was urine left in the upstairs toilet, the downstairs bathroom was dusty with hair around the toilet, and the bath mat ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10
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Popular places to visit

Gunwharf Quays featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Gunwharf Quays

4.5/5(19 reviews)

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.

Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth International Port

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 International Port
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard featuring a marina

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Find heroic ships, triumphant naval vessels and World War I frigates at this dockyard, a tribute to the city’s maritime might.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

HMS Victory

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.

HMS Victory
University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

5/5(1 review)

The harbors of Portsmouth helped the city establish its importance in the world. Now this university continues innovating to deliver a global influence.

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Guildhall

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.

Portsmouth Guildhall

Things to do

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour

CA $19
per adult
Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth

CA $19
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
The rear of the House - but the front as you come from the sea

Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise

CA $1,431
per traveller
Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
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