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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,258 reviews)
"Convenient location valet parking was helpful room was comfortable & clean"
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥21,682
￥23,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

2. The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place. Location was perfect hotel was beautiful and had a cute bar and pool area downstairs i loved it."
United States
Rochele
The price is ￥25,518
￥27,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
The Hotel Portsmouth
A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (472 reviews)
"Location is perfect, and staff is great."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥24,221
￥26,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were extra large and comfortable, staff members were great!! Will return again!"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥29,469
￥31,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a metal railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

5. Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Rooms and location are absolutely perfect!"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥37,614
￥40,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Treadwell Mansion
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

6. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, great location to restaurants, etc., wonderful facilities."
United States
Glenda
The price is ￥31,540
￥34,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Great location, able to walk to all attractions restaurants events."
United States
Sallie
The price is ￥21,991
￥23,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a brick wall, a bed with pink bedding, a white throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. Market Square Inn

Market Square Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"What a wonderful stay. Amazing location. Incredible service ."
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥56,102
￥60,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Market Square Inn
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

9. The Inn Downtown

The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Loved this little hotel! The location is great, its funky cute and the roof top Bar is great fun. We spent the 4th of July there.Although the main Boston fireworks could only be partially seen- there were fireworks popping off all overBoston and the North Shore so there wasalog to see. Also, parking was convenient."
United States
jennifer
The price is ￥41,691
￥52,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Inn Downtown
A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

10. The Sailmaker's House

The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (416 reviews)
"Wonderful/cozy suite located within walking distance of everything"
United States
Barry
The price is ￥28,077
￥30,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Sailmaker's House
A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.

11. The Bow Hotel

The Bow Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"Unique property in a great location. We’ll stay again."
United States
Judy
The price is ￥23,770
￥25,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Bow Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, a chair, a window, and a ceiling light.

12. The Davenport Inn

The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Quiet and within walking distance to downtown attractions"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥55,524
￥60,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Davenport Inn
A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
3.5 star property
North End, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff, location, and aesthetics are top notch. Great stay!"
United States
David
The price is ￥32,161
￥38,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Overall great hotel, breakfast is continental and a little scarce but not bad overall. Highly reccomend for a solid budget hotel"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥16,282
￥17,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sofas, large windows, and wooden ceiling beams.

15. Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth

Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Brittany
The price is ￥18,704
￥20,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Courtyard by Marriott in Portsmouth
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through the window.

16. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was great and staff were very friendly"
United States
Heidi
The price is ￥18,206
￥19,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue bench, and a wall with a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

17. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast
3.0 star property
2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, easy parking, good gym and a great breakfast."
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ￥16,686
￥18,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

18. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"The restaurant attached to the hotel was fabulous!"
United States
Carol
The price is ￥16,338
￥17,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

19. Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"The perfect pit-stop for travelers headed to Bar Harbor & Acadia!"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥15,530
￥16,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Port Inn and Suites Portsmouth, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a tree, and a brick wall.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth

Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The person who checked us in was really great, the room was comfortable, the gym equipment was in good shape, there was plenty of free parking, and lots of great food options at breakfast. We would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥22,654
￥24,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Homewood Suites by Hilton Portsmouth
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, a chair, a window, and a ceiling light.
The Davenport Inn
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
53 reviews
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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a brick wall, a bed with pink bedding, a white throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.
Market Square Inn
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
View
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,258 reviews
View
A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.
The Sailmaker's House
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
416 reviews
View
A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.
The Inn Downtown
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

While West End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail.

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Regal Fox Run is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

8/10 Good
"Cute hotel,"
Sally 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Hotel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighborhood. Be sure to check out Portsmouth Harbor Trail and The Music Hall as part of your Downtown travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveler data, Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square, and it offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown and The Hotel Portsmouth.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown?
If you're searching for places to stay in Portsmouth, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 35 Downtown hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?
To find more details about updating your trip to Downtown or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Portsmouth neighborhood?
Sights like The Music Hall, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and Strawbery Banke Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Portsmouth Harbor Trail or Market Square while you're in the neighborhood. Portsmouth Athenaeum, Governor John Langdon House Museum, and Tugboat Alley are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Moffatt-Ladd House and John Paul Jones House Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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