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 Cathedral of St. Thomas.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG
"Great location and a full breakfast. Very pleased."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
"Everything about the place was good, the staff, the bar clean room, I didn’t eat breakfast cause I never woke up in time for breakfast but their menu for lunch and dinner was good"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Village Hotel Portsmouth
"We Did not have the breakfast as we had to pay extra, and you had to pay extra to use the swimming pool, and the Gym. parking was chargeable, fortunately it was a bank holiday so we didn't have to pay for parking."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Gunwharf Quays Apartments
"Fantastic views and lovely spacr"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Spacious First-Floor Super King or Twin Studio Apartment with Free Parking
"The room was clean, and a great location in Southsea. A few small issues: the TV stopped working on our last morning, the bath had not been used and the water ran yellow, but the shower was fine. A cloth to do the washing up would have been of use. Overall the room was a great base for our weekend ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
ANG Apartments
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars.
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 lively bars.
Other places like Portsmouth
- Gunwharf Quays
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- HMS Victory
- University of Portsmouth
- Mary Rose Museum
- Fratton Park
- Kings Theatre
- Clarence Pier
- Pyramids Centre Portsmouth
- Sally Port
- Eastney Beach
- Wedgewood Rooms
- The Point
- Cathedral of St. Thomas
- HMS Warrior
- HMS M33
- PlayZone Portsmouth
- New Theatre Royal
- Great Salterns Golf Course
- Blue Reef Aquarium
- Portsmouth Driving Range Golf
- Royal Garrison Church
