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 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.
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.
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 Old Town
The Star Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Moxy Southampton
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
voco Southampton by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Reviewed on 22 Sept 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
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- Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton
- Oceans - A unique Southampton Experience
- The Titanic Restaurant Memorial
- Southampton Old Green
- Medieval Merchant's House
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- Marwell Zoo
- HMS Victory
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- Mayflower Park
- St. Mary's Stadium
- University of Winchester
- Mary Rose Museum
- New Forest Wildlife Park
