Portsmouth Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portsmouth
Where to stay in Portsmouth
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.
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.
Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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 The Point.
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.
Royal Maritime Hotel
Old room but it was clean. For the budget room type and price, couldn’t really fault it. Is it a new hotel? No. Is it a modern one? No. Was everyone welcoming? Yes. Did the Wi-Fi work? Brilliantly. Was it in a convenient location? Hugely.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Village Hotel Portsmouth
All the staff was helping apart from the shift manager on breakfast on Sunday morning she was rude and she I hate this job but all the other staff was helpful
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
ibis Portsmouth Centre
Room was ridiculously small, Lack of staff, left waiting for ages for service at the bar. When booking I was under the impression that I had booked for bed & breakfast but was told that it was room only. Also breakfast was poorly managed. Hot food was not being regularly topped up leading to items ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
The apartment was compact and had everything we needed. Great location, amazing shopping centre on the doorstep. We would love to return.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Central Versatile Studio
property just down rd from the hard. Hard to find without prior knowledge. Entry was difficult becuase the entry system at first took a lot of doing. It is on a safe system that needs imput from the owners and a no to get the small safe to drop and reveal the key to apt. Not able to get TV or internet ...
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Stunning Compact Studio in Portsea
No ventilation, the apartment has no WINDOWS, accept for 2 roof lights which were too high to reach. The property was booked for 3 people, I rang and confirmed but regardless there was no linen or pillows for the 3rd person.
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 lively bars.
HMS Victory
You can browse the exhibits at HMS Victory, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Other places like Portsmouth
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- University of Portsmouth
- Mary Rose Museum
- Kings Theatre
- Fratton Park
- Clarence Pier
- Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
- HMS M33
- Eastney Beach
- Sally Port
- Wedgewood Rooms
- The Point
- HMS Warrior
- New Theatre Royal
- PlayZone Portsmouth
- Great Salterns Golf Course
- Cathedral of St. Thomas
- Blue Reef Aquarium
- Leisure Island
