Old Town Travel Guide
Southampton
Popular places to visit
Tudor House and Garden
You can browse the exhibits at Tudor House and Garden, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Medieval Merchant's House
You can learn about the history of Southampton when you stop by Medieval Merchant's House. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 lively bars.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Southampton. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Staff very welcoming approachable
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms
Such a lovely boutique hotel with the bonus of a very nice Italian restaurant downstairs. They thought of everything in the room.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
Clean room, lovely staff & great breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Behind the bed wasn’t hovered and it was a bed on wheels. Only noticed when we accidentally moved the bee
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Moxy Southampton
It’s was brilliant five star quality for me, breakfast plentiful excellent quality, thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Very helpful and polite Reception team and Spa Team .. Spa was excellent.. pleasant Hotel entrance…
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Southampton City Centre
The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Southampton Passenger Terminal might round out your trip.
St Mary's
While there might not be top attractions in St Mary's, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Ocean Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Ocean Village Marina or Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
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.
The Polygon
While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.
Old Town Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Old Town by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Southampton neighborhoods
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- Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton
- The Titanic Restaurant Memorial
- Oceans - A unique Southampton Experience
- Southampton Old Green
- Medieval Merchant's House
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- South Downs National Park
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Marwell Zoo
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- New Forest Wildlife Park
- Mary Rose Museum
