Portsmouth
Travel Guide





Visit Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth

Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, lively bars, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Sally Port.

Buckland
Though Buckland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Village Hotel Portsmouth
Yes. But not enough storage and surface area
Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Really nice quiet place
Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Well mannered receptionist. Clean and comfy room.
Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Gunwharf Quays Apartments
Great location for the Historic Dockyard and shopping. Easy parking and access. The apartment itself is a little tired - plumbing was an unreliable and there was no access to balcony (it seems like they’ve maybe had issues with it breaking in the past!). The door was basically impossible to shut ...
Reviewed on 27 October 2025

Central Versatile Studio
property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ...
Reviewed on 8 July 2025

Purple Cloud Cottage
This home is great with four bedrooms and a nice backyard. Was a short walk to restaurants and pubs. A convenience store a few doors down made it easy to buy anything we needed from food, snacks and drinks including spirits and beer. Hosts when above and beyond our expectations for us to have a wonderful ...
Reviewed on 9 August 2024
Popular places to visit

Gunwharf Quays
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gunwharf Quays during your stay in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Portsmouth International Port
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.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a stop at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

HMS Victory
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.

University of Portsmouth
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 top-notch restaurants.

Portsmouth Guildhall
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.
Other places like Portsmouth
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth International Port
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- University of Portsmouth
- Portsmouth Guildhall
- Mary Rose Museum
- Kings Theatre
- Fratton Park
- Southsea Beach
- Clarence Pier
- Southsea Castle
- The D-Day Story
- Square Tower
- HMS Warrior
- Southsea Hoverport
- The National Museum of the Royal Navy
- Farlington Marshes
- Eastney Beach
- The Point
- Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
- HMS M33
- Royal Marines Museum
- Sally Port
- Wedgewood Rooms
- New Theatre Royal
- PlayZone Portsmouth
- Blue Reef Aquarium
- St. John's Cathedral
- Royal Garrison Church
- Charles Dickens Birthplace
- Explosion!
