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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Medieval Merchant's House
You can learn about the history of Southampton when you stop by Medieval Merchant's House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Only stayed one night but were made most welcome by the friendly staff. Would return again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Good functional and convenient
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Novotel Southampton
Fridge light blinked all night. Had to cover with jacket
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Moxy Southampton
Was close enough to the bus stop to walk and close enough to the cruise port to walk. Forgot face cloths are not a thing a Europe…remember your fave cloths if traveling from North America. Hotel has a great vibe; staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
The room is clean, quiet. It is located in convenient location, only take 5 min walk to Tudor house & Garden, Westquay mall..etc.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Royal Maritime Hotel
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 Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.
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.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
