Portsmouth
Travel Guide





Visit Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth City Centre
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.

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

Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Cathedral of St. Thomas.

Buckland
Though Buckland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
"Hotel was great and staff were great. Only thing I disliked was the gym - the machines are extremely old and rusting."
Reviewed on 2026/5/29

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
"Excellent room. Clean and modern. Well maintained throughout"
Reviewed on 2026/5/30

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection
"The hotel was lovely. The staff where friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, with a good selection. It was nice to have a swimming pool, even though it was a small one. Unfortunately the jacuzzi wasn't working."
Reviewed on 2026/5/27

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Spacious First-Floor Super King or Twin Studio Apartment with Free Parking
"The room was clean, and a great location in Southsea. A few small issues: the TV stopped working on our last morning, the bath had not been used and the water ran yellow, but the shower was fine. A cloth to do the washing up would have been of use. Overall the room was a great base for our weekend ..."
Reviewed on 2026/4/28

ANG Apartments
Popular places to visit

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.
