Southampton City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Southampton City Centre
Southampton City Centre
Southampton City Centre
Southampton City Centre
Southampton City Centre

Popular places to visit

Solent University

Solent University

This city center university forms part of the Cultural Quarter, a district home to galleries, museums, parks and performing arts venues.

Solent University
SeaCity Museum

SeaCity Museum

Sail back into Southampton’s rich nautical past at this state-of-the-art museum created to mark the 100-year anniversary of RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage.

SeaCity Museum
Mayflower Park

Mayflower Park

Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones.

Mayflower Park
Tudor House and Garden which includes a house and interior views

Tudor House and Garden

Peer back into the day-to-day lives of Southampton’s Norman and Tudor residents at the city’s most important historic house, garden and ruins.

Tudor House and Garden
Old City Walls which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Old City Walls

Follow Southampton’s ancient Norman walls to discover medieval churches, a king’s wine cellar and the hotel where Jane Austen celebrated her 18th birthday.

Old City Walls
Leisure World

Leisure World

With an IMAX cinema, a nightclub and a bowling alley, this venue has a range of fun activities for all the family.

Leisure World

Activities

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

AU$31
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

AU$83
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port

AU$243
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Windsor from Southampton Port
Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London

Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London

AU$885
Per adult
Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London
Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

AU$39
Per adult
Private Walking Tour of Southampton
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

AU$31
Per adult
Southampton: Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Southampton City Centre Hotel Deals

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 out of 5
West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is AU$156 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,346 reviews)
"Great place to stay before cruises!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton
Moxy Southampton
3 out of 5
Harbour Parade, Southampton, England
The price is AU$115 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (913 reviews)
great little stay in Southampton
"fab trip, we booked Thai cookery class at local restaurant and needed a base as we came from London, checkin in at the bar was easy and the room was great, no wardrobe but I knew that, a few hangers on hooks on the wall, had shampoo, conditioner and shower gel and handsoap. compact bathroom but did ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Moxy Southampton
Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, England
The price is AU$121 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,194 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful - very patient and kind. Dining was disappointing- the food was not very good."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
ibis Southampton Centre
ibis Southampton Centre
3 out of 5
9 West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is AU$87 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$87
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. The hotel was very noisy at the time I was there due to work been carried out."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

ibis Southampton Centre
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Harbour Hotel Southampton
5 out of 5
5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton, England
The price is AU$328 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$328
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The best hotel in Southampton
"As always… amazing ! Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Southampton"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Harbour Hotel Southampton
Novotel Southampton
Novotel Southampton
4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is AU$125 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"quiet and clean. Staff wasn't friendly."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre

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Old Town

While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.

Old Town
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Ocean Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.

Ocean Village
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Northam

While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northam
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Bevois Valley

Though Bevois Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton City Art Gallery.

Bevois Valley
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Freemantle

If you're spending some time in Freemantle, Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test are top sights worth seeing.

Freemantle
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Portswood

Portswood is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by The Common, a top place to visit in the area.

Portswood

Southampton City Centre Travel Guide

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