Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
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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.

Portsmouth Athenaeum
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Prescott Park

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park
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The Music Hall

Get tickets for a show at The Music Hall, a popular theatre in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall
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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.

Strawbery Banke Museum
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Portsmouth Brewery

Find out about the history of Portsmouth when you spend time at Portsmouth Brewery. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Brewery

Activities

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Public | City of Portsmouth Historic Neighborhoods Tour | 1.5-2hr

AU$97
Per adult
Public | City of Portsmouth Historic Neighborhoods Tour | 1.5-2hr
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Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham

AU$97
Per adult
Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
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Private Day Tour to Salem MA, Kennebunkport, Kittery

AU$515
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Day Tour to Salem MA, Kennebunkport, Kittery
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Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Ale House Inn
Ale House Inn
4 out of 5
121 Bow Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$301 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$301
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (362 reviews)
"Fabulous staff! Shout out to James!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Ale House Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$358 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$358
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was wonderful! Very clean and relaxing vibe throughout the hotel!"

Reviewed on 16 Sep. 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$324 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$324
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"V"

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3.5 out of 5
250 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$379 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$379
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Location, location, location. We love that all the shops and restaurants are walking distance to the hotel. Our room was spacious and clean. We can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2024

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$324 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$324
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"very nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Hotel Thaxter
Hotel Thaxter
4 out of 5
15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is AU$629 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$629
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
Comfortable!
"Adorable quaint hotel minutes from everything. Staff was super friendly . Room was clean, beds were comfortable and so were the pillows. Would recommend . We stayed one night."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2024

Hotel Thaxter
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pease
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Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elwyn Park

Downtown Travel Guide

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