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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Town
The Star Hotel
Very nice start in town
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Novotel Southampton
Very nice and clean room and the reception staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Lovely room.spotless
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Winchester Hotel & Spa
All staff very friendly & helpful. Had a great overnight stay
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Convenient location. Staff very friendly and room nice and clean
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Moxy Southampton
Staff was great! Room was good…!Only negative was room was too hot & couldn’t adjust heat…
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina 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.
