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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 Southampton. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Spacious, comfortable room and very helpful staff. Great value. I've stayed here a few times.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Ennios Boutique Hotel Rooms
The room was very clean, but the carpet needs to be replaced. Check in was tough as we were dropped in the alley and it looks a sketchy. Lovely restaurant there. Drinks were very expensive.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Moxy Southampton
Clean and friendly with a great decor
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Had a lovely stay at Leornado hotel Southampton. Fantastic value for money, fabulous breakfast with a great variety to choose from. Clean rooms & very attentitive staff. Thankyou The only slight issue is because this hotel is central it doesn't have it's own car park which was a bit tricky and the ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Lovely hotel experience all around. Wonderful front desk personnel, very nice bar with excellent service
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
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Reviewed on 11 Nov 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
- HMS Victory
- Beaulieu National Motor Museum
- Mayflower Theatre
- University of Portsmouth
- Ryde Pier Head Terminal
- St. Mary's Stadium
- Marwell Zoo
- Fratton Park
- New Forest Wildlife Park
- Mary Rose Museum
