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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,148 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 392 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 256 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 Market Square, 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 Children's Museum of Portsmouth and Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Big room with super comfy bed. Great view of the ocean with parking included. No pool. Needs just a little work on the cleaning. Don't have microwave, save or coffee machine, but they give you free coffee in the lobby...Water bottles you can buy it for $4.00 at thr lobby.Overall it was great! Location 100% accurant and you can walk for food, drinks, etc... no need to use your car!!"

Surf House

8/10 Good

"It was a great location near restaurants and Hampton Beach and very comfortable and clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful and we would definitely visit again. The hinges on the bathroom door need some WD40 and the coffee and hot water for the tea in the Keurig tasted like chlorine. Small fixable things that did little to interfere with a great time!"

The Hotel Portsmouth

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with clean, comfortable rooms and a cozy bar downstairs that was perfect for relaxing after a day out. The location was excellent and within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, the waterfront, and the area’s beautiful historic homes. The breakfast was also outstanding and honestly better than many restaurants we visited during our trip. Would definitely stay here again!"

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"the staff person for breakfast was exceptional. Consistently kept breakfast foods replenished, cleaned tables as needed, friendly, always asking if we needed anything. Best of all her smiles makes the day start with a happy feeling."

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 The Music Hall and Market Square as part of your Downtown travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown and Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel.

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 33 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 Market Square or Portsmouth Harbor Trail 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 Moffatt-Ladd House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hampton House Hotel

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