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 Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Friendly staff, and tidy room.
Reviewed on 12 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
The staff wre available and friendly ... unlike a lot of chain hotels these days where everything is run by apps and one can't get a human to speak to if something's not right with your room or you want to order a meal or just to order
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Room clean and tidy. Food and drink discounted. Service was very friendly and we will use the hotel again
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Moxy Southampton
I had the fish cakes for supper, they were delicious.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Novotel Southampton
I didn't have breakfast but as a hotel it was convenient location, very well laid out room with everything. Also enjoyed the gym and swim facilities. The reception staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 15 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 Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.
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.
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.
