Portsmouth
Travel Guide
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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 Round Tower.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
Very convenient location to explore Portsmouth. Parking in the Gunwharf Centre was easy and only £2 for a 2 night stay. Make sure you have your parking ticket endorsed at Reception when you check in. The hotel breakfast was good and plenty of options.
Reviewed on 2026/4/24
Village Hotel Portsmouth
room was lovely and clean, just what was needed for an overnight, the bar a lovely space to sit and chat, food looked great but we didnt have any.
Reviewed on 2026/4/12
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 2026/4/12
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
The apartment is small but ok, the furnishings are bought from a charity shop scratch and damaged! The cooker unusable no wire trays! The ensuite shower room sink hot tap dosnt work! Stained carpets !needs alot of TLC befor next let.dish washer draw boken! Could not sit in sun chairs need a wash ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
ANG Apartments
Spacious First-Floor Super King or Twin Studio Apartment with Free Parking
The room was brilliant. Really clean, had a great shower and other amenities which were an unexpected bonus. The hosts let us park early for free, for which we were grateful. The beds were comfortable. Really impressed and we would highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 2026/4/4
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
