Downtown, NH
Portsmouth
Visit Downtown
Popular places to visit
Market Square
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.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Discover Portsmouth
You can study the exhibits at Discover Portsmouth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
St. John's Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to St. John's Cemetery. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
"the breakfast was outstanding. Not the same thing every day. The desk clerks...super helpful. our TV remote was missing. A phone call and 5 minutes...VOILA!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
"This was a dream Hotel to stay at! Everything was impeccable! The bed was nice and firm yet comfortable and the pool was wonderful! I wish the jacuzzi was a tad More hot but other than that everything was great!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
The Hotel Portsmouth
"We paid a lot for mediocre. The room had a strange stale odor. The penthouse was also a weird room. I'm not use to paying close to 3k for 3 nights then having window units and musty odors. We didn't interact with the staff much, but the breakfast was great!"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
"Convenient location"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
"having no choice but to Ali park on premises for $45 a night is the most I’ve ever paid at a resort. Second of all the amenities of the pool was unusable for the next two weeks in the bar was also not up and running.!! feel we should have gotten some type of discount as we were told to Swim we would ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
The Bow Hotel
"The room was clean and the hotel is in a great location. The only downside was the view from our room. The pictures made it seem like the hotel and room view would be waterfront. My window looked out right into another building."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
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.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
