Southway Travel Guide
Plymouth
Popular places to visit
National Marine Aquarium
Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.
Hoe Park
After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront.
Elizabethan House
Step inside this wonderfully preserved house to see how a merchant or sea captain would have lived in the 1500s, a time when Plymouth was a prosperous port city.
Mayflower Steps
Among the fishing boats of Plymouth’s harbor is a memorial to the settlers who went on to found one of the first American colonies.
Royal Citadel
This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.
Things to do
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
Top hotels in Southway
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Moxy Plymouth
Stay at Moxi was fab as always. Clean and comfortable room with everything you need. Staff helpful, breakfast fantastic, fresh with lots of choice. Will be back.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Future Inn Plymouth
Clean room, staff were helpful free parking, and a good choice of breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
Great size room, easy check in, secure affordable parking
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
St. Mellion Estate
When anyone walk the floor was noisy not in the room only but in the hallway
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
Hotel is just on the outskirts of the town centre, making it easy to get to, and easy walking distance from most areas. Directly across from Drakes Circus shopping centre. Parking in the nearby car park is useful and cheap for 24 hours. The lift in the car park seems to be permanently out of order, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southway
Crown Hill
Crown Hill is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, seaside views and golf courses. Though there may not be top sights in Crown Hill, consider stopping by Home Park or Drake Circus, located nearby.
Derriford
When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and Saltram House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Widewell
While there might not be top attractions in Widewell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Buckland Abbey and Home Park.
Whitleigh
While Whitleigh isn't home to many top sights, Home Park and Drake Circus are some notable places to visit nearby.
Estover
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Estover and surrounding area, you can visit Saltram House and Home Park.
Mainstone
Mainstone might not have many top sights, but Saltram House and Home Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
