Southampton City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mayflower Park
Mayflower Park is just one of the places to see in Southampton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's the lush forest or experience its entertainment choices.
Solent University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Solent University during your travels in Southampton. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
SeaCity Museum
You can study the exhibits at SeaCity Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Old City Walls
You can find out about the history of Southampton with a trip to Old City Walls. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Southampton Maritime Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Southampton Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Southampton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Southampton City Centre
Novotel Southampton
Very nice and clean room and the reception staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Moxy Southampton
The room was great with two double beds and two tv’s for each bed, very clean and modern and a good location for our visit to the mayflower theatre
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Harbour Hotel Southampton
We were upgraded to a huge room! Lovely stay - lovely staff.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
voco Southampton by IHG
Had an early arrival spotless room overlooking Fred Olsen's Balmoral. Walked right on through the gate right to the ship. Staff was great and we had excellent Fish Pie and Monkfish Scampi as well as two night's complimentary breakfasts. Would come again often and days early before a cruise!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Star Hotel
Very nice start in town
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southampton City Centre
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.
Old Town
While visiting Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton.
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.
Northam
While Northam isn't home to many top sights, Southampton Cruise Terminal and St. Mary's Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
