Downtown, NH
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Staff were great.
Reviewed on 2026/1/17
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The room was really clean. The only negative are the chairs in the rooms are hard as a rock and not comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/1/7
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Room was spotless and the staff was very courteous.
Reviewed on 2026/1/17
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
The breakfast had all kinds of goodies. Oatmeal, with several toppings to choose from. The hot menu seems to change from day to day. We were there for a week, had eggs & bacon one day, then sausage patties and links the next. They surprised me on day 4 by having spinach quiche! Cereals, juice, breads, ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/7
The Hotel Portsmouth
Quirky and wonderful decor. The staff are kind and helpful. Short walk to all of the downtown fun while on a quiet side street.
Reviewed on 2026/1/11
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
I booked two double queen rooms for my family of four. My daughters shared one room and were in heaven. From the friendly valet staff to the professional and welcoming front desk team to the barman, the place felt welcoming and well run. The rooms were clean and the coffee great. What more do you ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/11
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Market Square.
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.
West End
While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Market Square.
Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.
Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
