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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Bow Hotel	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 533 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 364 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,162 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown

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

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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail.

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Newington

Travelers 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

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.

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

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.

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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

Janmere Motel

6/10 Okay

"I have stayed here with my husband several times because of its location. I think this might be my last because the bed was the most uncomfortable thing ever, and it looks like they’ve been trying to do some construction, but they left huge gaps in the walkway and steps that are far taller than a standard. Considering that many people go out at night to local concert venues and come home after a few drinks, this is an accident waiting to happen. The second floor on the right hand side has a huge gap that goes the entire length of the building and one stairway blocked off completely and another with a step at the top of that is double what it should be. It looks like they’re in the middle of trying to do some upgrades, so maybe this will get better. The other side doesn’t look like it’s been started yet. The staff is nice, and it’s in a great location, has a pool and a fun sandbox for kids, and has an large coffee machine in the lobby."

Anchorage Inn and Resort

8/10 Good

"It was a fairly nice place. We stayed in the front building on the third floor. The open balcony across the front was shared if you want to sit out which is fine. Great view! The carpet on the balcony really needed to be replaced. My big issue was there were no blackout drapes so the room never got dark at night. The overhead outside lights stayed on all night which would have been fine if the rooms had blackout curtains. The blinds were built into the patio doors and were light filtering. Just could not get a good night's sleep."

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"No curb appeal from the road at all...yet..once behind property..everything changes!.Great bed..better pillows! None of the bedside lights or plugs were functioning...and upon entering room...no air conditioning on...and the room was over 90 degrees...took over 2 hours for it to cool down.. Views are superb...pool was relaxing!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighborhood. Be sure to check out 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 traveler 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 neighborhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown?

If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 34 Downtown hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?

To find more details about updating your trip to Downtown or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

The Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel Thaxter

The Sailmaker's House

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

The Inn Downtown

The Bow Hotel

The Davenport Inn

Quality Inn Portsmouth

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham York

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Amesbury

The Majestic Regency Resort

Coachman Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Kittery-Portsmouth

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Ogunquit - The Milestone

Hampton Inn & Suites Exeter

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Janmere Motel

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