Portsmouth

Travel Guide

HMS Warrior
Round Tower
St. John\'s Cathedral
Royal Marines Museum which includes art and interior views
Gunwharf Quays

Where to stay in Portsmouth

Royal Marines Museum which includes heritage elements

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.

Southsea
St. John\'s Cathedral

Portsmouth City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Portsmouth City Centre
From the top of Portsdown hill you can see Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower. Beyond the Solent separates the Isle of Wight from the British mainland.

Cosham

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

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

Cosham
The Point featuring a bay or harbor and cuddly or friendly animals as well as an individual male

Old Portsmouth

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

Old Portsmouth
Charles Dickens Birthplace

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.

Buckland
Village Hotel Portsmouth

Village Hotel Portsmouth

4 out of 5
Lakeshore Drive, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₩127,525 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩127,525
₩153,030 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The bed was very comfy and the bathroom was very clean."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₩107,058 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩107,058
₩128,470 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Holiday inn express portsmouth The bed linen was a disaster, dried blood stains on the matress cover. Yes, dried blood stains. The bathroom towels had the same issue. We spoke to the front desk who stated its cleaned outside but the person making the bed should have seen it. Not good"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
ibis Portsmouth Centre

ibis Portsmouth Centre

3.5 out of 5
Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, England
The price is ₩87,284 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩87,284
₩104,741 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"This hotel is very clean, breakfast is good and bed is very comfortable. The shower is great but bathroom is very tight. All in all good location and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

ibis Portsmouth Centre
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Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Gunwharf Quays Residential, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth ...
8/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"This property is in an excellent location for visiting the Historical Naval Yards and related attractions. The property was very clean and quiet. My only "complaint" is that the washer-dryer machine took several hours per load. I strongly recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Central Versatile Studio

Central Versatile Studio

2 out of 5
1 Aylward St, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
"property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Central Versatile Studio
Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10

2 out of 5
23 Tennyson Rd, Portsmouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
Very disappointing
"Considering the price, we had high hopes for our stay at this house, but unfortunately, we were quite disappointed. Upon arrival, we found the property was not very clean. There was urine left in the upstairs toilet, the downstairs bathroom was dusty with hair around the toilet, and the bath mat ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Central 3BR Home with Hot Tub Sleeps 10
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Popular places to visit

Gunwharf Quays showing modern architecture and a river or creek

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.

Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth International Port

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 International Port
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard featuring a marina

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 Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

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.

HMS Victory
University of Portsmouth

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.

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Guildhall

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.

Portsmouth Guildhall

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Port Solent featuring a bay or harbor

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