Portsmouth City Centre Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Visit Portsmouth City Centre
Popular places to visit
University of Portsmouth
Explore the campus of University of Portsmouth as part of your travels around Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth Guildhall
Enjoy a show at Portsmouth Guildhall, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
St. John's Cathedral
After visiting St. John's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Gunwharf Quays
You can do some window-shopping at Gunwharf Quays during your visit to Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Portsmouth International Port
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Portsmouth International Port. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth when you stop by Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Portsmouth City Centre
ibis Portsmouth Centre
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Generally good, we would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Moxy Southampton
Clean quiet room, could've been cooler personally. Lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Great place to stay when cruising.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Room as good, bathroom needed a good clean, but overall the room as ok. Bar area is nice and food was good. Service a little slow but friendly. Parking was nice and easy, and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Portsmouth
Yes. But not enough storage and surface area
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Portsmouth City Centre
Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Sally Port.
Buckland
While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Portsmouth City Centre Travel Guide
- University of Portsmouth
- New Theatre Royal
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- New Forest National Park
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- South Downs National Park
- Goodwood Motor Circuit
- HMS Victory
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Mayflower Theatre
- Goodwood House
- Goodwood Racecourse
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Marwell Zoo
- Shanklin Beach
- Mayflower Park
- Mary Rose Museum
- New Forest Wildlife Park
- Chichester Harbour
- Isle of Wight Zoo
- Ventnor Beach
