Portsmouth, NH

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Portsmouth

Find the best Portsmouth areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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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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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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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.

Quality Inn Portsmouth

Quality Inn Portsmouth

2.5 out of 5
1190 Lafayette Road Portsmouth NH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 590 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
AED 590
AED 640 total
21 Sep - 22 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is perfect. Although we didn’t take the time there are walking trails through wooded and seaside marsh trails just across the road. The drain in the shower was clogged so we showered in a couple inches of water. The baseboards and fixtures also looked pretty old and worn. They need sprucing ..."

Reviewed on 19 September 2026

Quality Inn Portsmouth
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central

2.5 out of 5
131 DOW AVENUE Portsmouth NH
The price is AED 501 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
AED 501
AED 543 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly and exelente service"

Reviewed on 19 September 2026

Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is AED 729 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
AED 729
AED 791 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
"The pillows were too soft"

Reviewed on 19 September 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
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Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Governor John Langdon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 14 September 2026

Treadwell Mansion
Historic Downtown Water-view Loft on Ceres Street

Historic Downtown Water-view Loft on Ceres Street

Portsmouth NH
Stay at this condo in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Market Square and Moffatt-Ladd House are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Beautiful well appointed and perfect location such charm Fabulous host."

Reviewed on 18 September 2026

Historic Downtown Water-view Loft on Ceres Street
Portsmouth Downtown With A View And Bring Your Dog Too!

Portsmouth Downtown With A View And Bring Your Dog Too!

Portsmouth NH
Stay at this vacation home in Portsmouth. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Market Square and Water Country are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
"Comfortable house in a great location! Wonderful host! Thank you"

Reviewed on 13 September 2026

Portsmouth Downtown With A View And Bring Your Dog Too!
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Stay near popular Portsmouth attractions

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Market Square

9.2/10 (1,088 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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