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A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

1. The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was great."
United States
Alexander
The price is Rp5.210.024
Rp5.652.876 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Hotel Portsmouth
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,241 reviews)
"Perfect location and friendly stuff!!!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is Rp2.405.277
Rp2.609.725 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (462 reviews)
"Great place to stay….in the heart of a fabulous city!"
United States
Ken
The price is Rp3.028.292
Rp3.285.697 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, room was very spacious and comfortable."
United States
Colleen
The price is Rp3.291.412
Rp3.571.183 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great Hotel in a great area. Breakfast was excellent"
United States
Omar
The price is Rp4.263.483
Rp4.625.879 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.

6. The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (600 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to everything Portsmouth"
United States
Marc-Andre
The price is Rp4.077.410
Rp4.423.990 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Bow Hotel
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

7. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, great location to restaurants, etc., wonderful facilities."
United States
Glenda
The price is Rp3.722.571
Rp4.038.990 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

8. The Inn Downtown

The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Loved this little hotel! The location is great, its funky cute and the roof top Bar is great fun. We spent the 4th of July there.Although the main Boston fireworks could only be partially seen- there were fireworks popping off all overBoston and the North Shore so there wasalog to see. Also, parking was convenient."
United States
jennifer
The price is Rp5.538.293
Rp6.828.562 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Inn Downtown
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

9. Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Rooms and location are absolutely perfect!"
United States
Kathy
The price is Rp5.104.494
Rp5.538.376 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Treadwell Mansion
A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

10. The Sailmaker's House

The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (413 reviews)
"Wonderful/cozy suite located within walking distance of everything"
United States
Barry
The price is Rp3.723.063
Rp4.039.524 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Sailmaker's House
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a vanity with storage, a window with a view of buildings, and a towel rack with towels.

11. The Davenport Inn

The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Quiet and within walking distance to downtown attractions"
United States
Andrew
The price is Rp6.979.471
Rp7.572.726 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Davenport Inn
A dining table set with plates, glasses, cutlery, and candles, with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.

12. Market Square Inn

Market Square Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"What a wonderful stay. Amazing location. Incredible service ."
United States
Amanda
The price is Rp6.344.375
Rp6.883.647 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Market Square Inn
A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
3.5 star property
North End, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Canada
joe
The price is Rp3.805.044
Rp4.577.923 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through the window.

14. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Location was great and staff were very friendly"
United States
Heidi
The price is Rp2.283.206
Rp2.477.279 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area with red umbrellas, and a parking lot.

15. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,015 reviews)
"The perfect pit-stop for travelers headed to Bar Harbor & Acadia!"
United States
Brian
The price is Rp2.249.048
Rp2.440.218 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Overall great hotel, breakfast is continental and a little scarce but not bad overall. Highly reccomend for a solid budget hotel"
United States
Matthew
The price is Rp2.001.850
Rp2.172.008 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted screen.

17. Anchorage Inn & Suites - Portsmouth

Anchorage Inn & Suites - Portsmouth
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. The suite was gorgeous The staff was very helpful and friendly."
United States
Nancy
The price is Rp1.402.284
Rp1.521.478 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Anchorage Inn & Suites - Portsmouth
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

18. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The restaurant attached to the hotel was fabulous!"
United States
Carol
The price is Rp2.303.701
Rp2.499.516 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sofas, large windows, and wooden ceiling beams.

19. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place on our trip."
United States
brian
The price is Rp2.723.941
Rp2.955.476 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and colorful flowers.

20. Kittery Inn and Suites

Kittery Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
2.1 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Very clean room, great staff and good breakfast."
United States
Janel
The price is Rp1.869.712
Rp2.037.986 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Kittery Inn and Suites
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a vanity with storage, a window with a view of buildings, and a towel rack with towels.
The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
52 reviews
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A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.
The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
413 reviews
View
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.
The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
View
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,241 reviews
View
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.
The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Regal Fox Run is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit Tides Resort

Ogunquit Tides Resort

8/10 Good
"Rooms were configured strange but clean and comfortable. Quiet area too with very nice staff."
AJ 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Ogunquit Tides Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.
What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighbourhood?
Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighbourhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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