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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 262 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,165 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

Ogunquit - The Milestone

10/10 Excellent

"I always stay here. Great location and very nice staff. Rooms are clean and simple. Would like a little more upkeep on the porches. Pool is a plus also!!!"

Ogunquit River Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We arrived at 1.30pm. And were told that the room wasn't ready. Fair enough as we were early. Then reception said that if we paid $20 we could get in at 3pm. She then went on to say that it wasn't very busy, but would be by the time we were checking out at the weekend. Not very welcoming. Good room with balcony. The table was filthy. Lots of good towels. The toiletries weren't replaced while we were there. The breakfast was very basic but at least it was provided. 45 minute brisk walk from Ogunquit, so good for our exercise! 😂 nothing much round about but Ogunquit was good."

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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Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

The Davenport Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

The Sailmaker's House

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

The Hotel Portsmouth

The Bow Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Hotel Thaxter

The Inn Downtown

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

The Nevada

Ocean Surf at York Beach

Coachman Inn

Anchorage Inn and Resort

Ogunquit - The Milestone

Wells-Ogunquit Resort Motel & Cottages

Home2 Suites By Hilton Kittery

The Lighthouse Inn & Suites

Wells Moody Motel

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Where to stay in Downtown

West End

Newington

Pease

Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ogunquit - The Milestone

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