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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,161 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 107 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 369 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Newington

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

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge panorama aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Portsmouth historic city center and Waterfront of Piscataqua River with Memorial Bridge aerial view, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. The breakfast and cookies were delicious. I only stayed one night but I would definitely stay at another Hampton Inn. I was impressed."

Ocean Surf at York Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! Room was sleek, modern, and clean with super comfortable beds and a great minimal decor. Shower was gorgeous, but could be tricky for anyone with balance issues to use since it’s tiny with glass doors. Very quiet at night after 10, even close to the street area. Our room had a side view of the ocean, and it was lovely to be so close to the rocky beach. The sandy beach was a 5 minute walk. The heated outdoor pool was beautiful, pristine, and very comfortable temperature. Plenty of pool towels, seating, umbrellas, tables and loungers. The lunch options from the food truck parked at the resort were limited, but delicious! The pool bar wasn’t open during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!"

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 34 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, Strawbery Banke Museum and Seacoast Repertory Theatre 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, Nahcotta and Governor John Langdon House Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Tugboat Alley and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

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