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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
St. Mary's Stadium
Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and 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 lively bars.
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.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander through the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Needed clean cheap room. Room clean, bed clean, end suite clean shower toilet sink. On surface all OK. But shower no hot water. Noise over night behind room in car park and occasionally in next room. Female partner checked in 6 hours before me and was asked for £25 deposit against damage. It was ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
excellent
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Novotel Southampton
The property does not have air conditioning, there are no phones in the rooms so if you have an issue or need something, you have to see someone at the desk. There were no washcloths in the bathroom. The beds were hard.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Moxy Southampton
Perfect place for those taking a cruise from Southampton. We walked to the Sea City Museum. Hotel is close to the port and the train station.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Excellent location, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast buffet, dinner was good.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh
Room with no windows!! You have to turn the lights on even in most sunny days... Drain blocked in the basin.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 Ocean Village Marina or Tudor House and Garden might round out your trip.
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.
Maritime Quarter
If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
