Portsmouth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Royal Marines Museum showing interior views and art
Gunwharf Quays

Where to stay in Portsmouth

Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements

Southsea

Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Southsea
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Portsmouth City Centre

4/5(67 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(110 area reviews)

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

Cosham
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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical 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

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Southampton Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is Rp1.430.547 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.430.547
Rp1.716.657 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely stay, would recommend."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Village Hotel Portsmouth

Village Hotel Portsmouth

4 out of 5
Lakeshore Drive, Portsmouth, England
The price is Rp1.297.403 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.297.403
Rp1.556.883 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed as we were going to portsmouth dockside. I did originally think it was closer to more things but thats my own fault for not checking. Easy to access though from the roads so just nipped in the car the next day. We stayed 1 night, had a drink in the bar. Didnt eat so cant comment on food. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea Rocks Hotel

2 out of 5
4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, England
The price is Rp896.355 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp896.355
Rp1.075.627 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
"Will be staying here soon"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Southsea Rocks Hotel
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Catherine House

Catherine House

2 out of 5
Stanhope Rd, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic ...
5.4/10 (7 reviews)
Good location
"A nice location very central very easy check in if you do the online check in before hand"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Catherine House
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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
8/10 Very Good! (57 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 19 Jul 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 Wi-Fi. 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. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Central Versatile Studio
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Gunwharf Quays showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Gunwharf Quays

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 which includes a marina

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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 which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

HMS Victory

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

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

Rp220.749
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

Rp220.749
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

Rp16.997.700
per traveller
Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
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Cities near Portsmouth

Photo by C J West

Gosport

Port Solent which includes a bay or harbour

Port Solent

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