The Best Hotels Closest to Charles Dickens Birthplace in Portsmouth for 2026

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A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A room with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a chandelier.

A room with a wooden bench, two chairs, a small table, and a radiator.

A row of traditional terraced houses with a uniform architectural style, featuring symmetrical windows and a consistent facade.

1. Ye Spotted Dogge

1.9 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Rose

AED 954

AED 1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a rustic interior.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a counter with various bottles, and a sign that reads "VAULT".

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves, and a view of the street through large windows.

2. Becketts Southsea

Southsea, 2.1 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Brendan

AED 320

AED 384 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.

A bathroom with a teal marble wall, a gold-framed shower, and a white door.

A building with a sign reading 'ASHBYS' at the entrance, a gated driveway, and a street view with other buildings.

A hot tub area with wooden benches and a bar.

3. Ashbys

Southsea, 2.6 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Janis

AED 336

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a wine cooler.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a chair.

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, a reception desk, and a kitchen area.

4. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Southsea, 2.9 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Brooke

AED 319

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden door with a brass handle, a black mat at the entrance, and two potted plants on a white ledge.

A grey metal shelf unit with folded towels and a potted plant on top.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a carpeted landing.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a radiator.

5. Esk Vale Guest House

Southsea, 3 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Chris

AED 300

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

A dining area with striped chairs, a central table, and a window with blinds.

A restaurant with arched windows and hanging lanterns, featuring a sign for 'Green's' with a menu visible.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dark headboard, and decorative pillows.

6. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Portsea, 1.7 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Claire

AED 367

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden door with the number 202, a blue exterior wall, and dense green foliage in the foreground.

A coffee maker and a mug on a wooden shelf.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror.

A wooden shelf with a coffee maker, two cups, and a small tray with food items.

7. Haslar Rooms

3 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Terri

AED 396

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A row of white terraced houses with a central entrance and a staircase leading to the front door.

A breakfast setting with a bowl of fruit, white cups, and cutlery on a table.

A three-tiered dessert stand with cupcakes on a glass table, surrounded by plates and cutlery.

8. Blue Star House

Southsea, 2.4 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Allan

AED 294

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

A hotel lobby with a central circular seating area, a staircase, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

A multi-level atrium with a central circular seating area, a patterned floor, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a circular ceiling design, multiple seating areas, and a central staircase.

9. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Portsea, 1.5 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Richard

AED 198

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner bathtub with a built-in heater, surrounded by teal tiles.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a purple sofa, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A building with a sign that reads "BOUTIQUE HOTEL" above the entrance.

A dining area with a geometric patterned wall, a black table, and white chairs with purple sashes.

10. G Boutique Hotel

Southsea, 2.9 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Natasha

AED 237

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A view from a window overlooking a street with a bus, a pedestrian crossing, and a sign indicating a speed limit of 30.

A dark wooden door with a warning sign, a doorbell, and a mail slot.

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee maker, and a cabinet with storage jars.

A room with two grey armchairs, a small wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a window with a view of a red brick building and a clear sky.

11. ANG Apartments

Southsea, 3.1 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Claire

AED 301

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a small table.

A sign indicating breakfast is included and ready when you are, with specific times for weekdays and weekends.

A hotel reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a bar area.

12. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

1.7 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Esta

AED 310

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A Premier Inn hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a clear sky.

13. Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Portsea, 1.3 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Sigmund

AED 220

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a chandelier, and a window with patterned curtains.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a wine cooler.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a chandelier, a bench, and a staircase with a garland.

14. The Clarence Boutique Rooms

Southsea, 2.9 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

"Very nice, clean room with very helpful staff. Choice of pillows and a very comfortable, clean bed. The room was very warm, no Aircon but a fan was provided. The reception and breakfast room are in a different building, on a different road which was fine as the weather was dry. Buffet breakfast was great with good choice. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner which was also excellent. Staff were all extremely good. Would stay here again."

Christopher

AED 375

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

A two-story brick building with a black front door, a sign reading "Ordnance Row," and a plaque on the door that says "Old Victory House."

A small outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick wall, and a wooden gate.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

15. Old Victory House Homestay

Portsea, 1.7 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

"Excellent location right in the city centre. I traveled solo for business and a bit of sight-seeing. Close to shopping/restaurants (Gunwharf Quay) and historical attractions. You get what you pay for - it's in an old building with poor ventilation. A few 'old building' smells and humidity lingers in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable, all linens and towels clean and fresh. All staff were extremely pleasant easy to interact with. Nice breakfast at Keppel's Head was included."

Nicole

AED 197

AED 236 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a remote control, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a wall with patterned wallpaper.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a headboard, and a wall decorated with historical images.

16. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

1.8 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Ruth

AED 253

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bakery display with sliced bread and jars of spreads.

A reception area with a long reception desk, two monitors, and a projection screen displaying room rates and services.

A modern interior with a red sofa, a round white table, and a large aquarium.

17. ibis Portsmouth Centre

Portsmouth City Centre, 1.4 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Cindy

AED 212

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A formal dining room with multiple tables, elegant chandeliers, and a classic ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

A staircase leading to a hotel entrance with a chandelier above.

18. Keppel's Head Hotel

Portsea, 1.7 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Elizabeth

AED 281

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand hall with a high ceiling, a central mirror, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A dining area with a wooden herringbone floor, a round table, and blue upholstered chairs.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and large windows with curtains.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, including a sofa and chairs, surrounded by plants and flowers.

19. The Queens Hotel

Southsea, 2.5 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Lesley

AED 428

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A bar area with wooden chairs and a counter displaying various bottles.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, a television screen, and a variety of seating options.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

20. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

2.2 km from Charles Dickens Birthplace

Ricky

AED 208

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Charles Dickens Birthplace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ye Spotted Dogge	10.0 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Becketts Southsea	9.4 Exceptional 210 reviews	View
Ashbys	9.4 Exceptional 364 reviews	View
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant	9.4 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Esk Vale Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Charles Dickens Birthplace

Keppel's Head Hotel

Portsea

AED 281

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The Queens Hotel

Southsea

AED 428

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Portsmouth

AED 310

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Ashbys

Southsea

AED 336

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern cafe interior with a seating area, tables, and a counter with menu displays.

A Starbucks with a modern interior, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.

A hot tub with metal railings, surrounded by a tiled deck and a pool with lane markers.

A row of stationary bikes in a gym with large windows and a view of parked cars outside.

Village Hotel Portsmouth

Cosham

AED 306

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

ibis Portsmouth Centre

Southsea

AED 212

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Portsea

AED 198

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Portsmouth

AED 208

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Top Charles Dickens Birthplace Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good basic hotel near all the action and very close to one of the train stations (Harbour Port). Noisy during the day because hotel is beside a public square with crowds and live and recorded music. This didn't bother us. Entrance is in a strange place which was hard to find as we walked from the train station. Great shopping next door, lots of restaurants and tourist activities. No gym."

Keppel's Head Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really good business stay. Evening staff member was extremely friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Thanks"

Alver Road House: Hot Tub, Free Parking & Family Friendly

8/10 Good

"Jay was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. We had a little issue that he immediately resolved"

Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

10/10 Excellent

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Modern 3-Bedroom House, 10min to Beach w/Garden!

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was fine. We didn't bring any pets. Very nice accommodation, easy to communicate with."

Other attractions near Charles Dickens Birthplace

Portsmouth International Port

8.4/10 (158 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth International Port. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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A statue of St. John the Evangelist in front of a large red brick church with two towers.

St. John's Cathedral

After visiting St. John's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a paved plaza.

Portsmouth Guildhall

8.2/10 (92 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Portsmouth Guildhall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "University of Bristol".

University of Portsmouth

8.2/10 (164 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Portsmouth as part of your travels around Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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A historic ship docked at a waterfront, with a large modern structure in the foreground.

HMS Victory

9.4/10 (453 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at HMS Victory, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A large, intricate shipwreck with exposed wooden beams and metal structures, displayed in a museum setting.

Mary Rose Museum

9.4/10 (206 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Mary Rose Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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New Theatre Royal

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at New Theatre Royal, a theater with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Dockyard Apprentice

You can find out about the history of Portsmouth with a stop at Dockyard Apprentice. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Charles Dickens Birthplace?

Charles Dickens Birthplace is located in a welcoming area of Portsmouth known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 78 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Charles Dickens Birthplace?

Ibis Portsmouth Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Charles Dickens Birthplace. Other good choices close by include Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection and Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Charles Dickens Birthplace?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Charles Dickens Birthplace.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Charles Dickens Birthplace, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Charles Dickens Birthplace.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Charles Dickens Birthplace?

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What can I see and do near Charles Dickens Birthplace?

HMS Victory, Mary Rose Museum, and The D-Day Story feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Spitbank Fort, and New Theatre Royal to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Portsmouth Guildhall, Kings Theatre, and Wedgewood Rooms.

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Our top choices for Charles Dickens Birthplace hotels

1. Ye Spotted Dogge

2. Becketts Southsea

3. Ashbys

4. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

5. Esk Vale Guest House

6. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

7. Haslar Rooms

8. Blue Star House

9. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10. G Boutique Hotel

11. ANG Apartments

12. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

13. Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

14. The Clarence Boutique Rooms

15. Old Victory House Homestay

16. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

17. ibis Portsmouth Centre

18. Keppel's Head Hotel

19. The Queens Hotel

20. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Charles Dickens Birthplace

Hotels recommended for families near Charles Dickens Birthplace

Keppel's Head Hotel

The Queens Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Ashbys

Village Hotel Portsmouth

ibis Portsmouth Centre

Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Top Charles Dickens Birthplace Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Keppel's Head Hotel

Alver Road House: Hot Tub, Free Parking & Family Friendly

Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Modern 3-Bedroom House, 10min to Beach w/Garden!

Other attractions near Charles Dickens Birthplace

Portsmouth International Port

St. John's Cathedral

Portsmouth Guildhall

University of Portsmouth

HMS Victory

Mary Rose Museum

New Theatre Royal

Dockyard Apprentice

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