Portswood Travel Guide
Southampton
Popular places to visit
University of Southampton
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Southampton during your travels in Southampton. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Southampton with a trip to Southampton Cruise Terminal. Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its entertainment choices.
Mayflower Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Mayflower Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
St. Mary's Stadium
Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Mayflower Park
Mayflower Park is just one of the places to see in Southampton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Portswood
Novotel Southampton
The staff are friendly and approachable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Lovely clean room, friendly staff, overall a brilliant stay. The only issue we had was ordering room service! Too late for food from restaurant, but couldn't order room service until 11pm, we ordered an deliveroo in the end!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Moxy Southampton
Room clean and basic. No drawer or wardrobe space so think it is better for no more than a nights stay. We stayed two nights and the bed was comfy and we had a great sleep. However, the bathroom can’t fit two people in it so expect to wait for a space to brush your teeth!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Loved our stay. It was my birthday & they left a card & 2 mini bottles of wine & water. Had been upgraded to Executive seaview balcony room sadly the weather was atrocious so couldn't use it. Comfortable bed, pillows, lovely clean room & bathroom. Just perfect. Had a nice lunch in Leo's & breakfast ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Alicia (the blonde haired lady on reception - hoping i’ve remembered your name correctly!) was absolutely incredible with looking after us. The food was delicious with a very generous breakfast spread, the spa was clean and tidy. The room was so comfortable and tidy, lovely bed!! only a few things ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Yes room spotless The only quibble was no mirror in room to see if you look presentable only mirror in bathroom
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portswood
Bevois Valley
While visiting Bevois Valley, you might make a stop by sights like St Marys Leisure Centre and Alpine Snowsports Southampton.
Banister's Park
While there might not be top attractions in Banister's Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Swaythling
While Swaythling may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Brook Theater and Stoneham Golf Club.
Bedford Place
While Bedford Place isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and Southampton Guildhall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bassett Green
Though Bassett Green may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Brook Theater and Stoneham Golf Club.
