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
The staff was very helpful, professional and kind. All of those that we encountered! Would highly recommend for great breakfast, comfortable bedding, clean and great location!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Clean and great location
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
The Hotel Portsmouth
I not only loved the location of this hotel but its boutique style environment. We were there just before Christmas and the lounges were decorated with Christmas decorations the fireplace going all day and night. The room was beautifully designed and quaint. Everything was extremely clean and well ...
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Very clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
The room was lovely and clean. The amenities were everything you would expect. The staff were so helpful, friendly and gracious which was beyond what we expected. definitelwowould love to stay with
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Lively bar and great location to downtown.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
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 Portsmouth Harbor Trail.
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.
