What's it like in Downtown?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Portsmouth's Downtown neighborhood. Be sure to check out The Music Hall and Market Square 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, Discover Portsmouth, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown. You could also plan a visit to Market Square or Strawbery Banke Museum while you're in the neighborhood. Portsmouth Harbor Trail, Portsmouth Athenaeum, and Nahcotta are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Governor John Langdon House Museum and Tugboat Alley are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portsmouth.

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Arthur

￥31,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern lobby with grey sofas, round tables, and a bar area.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Downtown

Omar

￥35,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.

3. The Hotel Portsmouth

Downtown

Tyler

￥45,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Carmen

￥26,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Downtown

Steve

￥28,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows and a chandelier.

6. Hotel Thaxter

Downtown

Ryan

￥48,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a staircase connecting multiple floors.

7. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Downtown

Mary

￥38,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A view of a river with buildings along the shore, a bridge in the foreground, and a clear sky.

8. The Bow Hotel

Downtown

Leslie

￥35,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

9. Treadwell Mansion

Downtown

Marlena

￥52,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A dining table set with plates, glasses, cutlery, and candles, with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.

10. Market Square Inn

Downtown

"What a find! Perfect accommodations for our party of 5. Just a quick overnight before between a Maine vacation and flight out of Logan. Obviously brand new renovation, everything you could need is here! Step out into Market Square and everything you need is right there. Be aware you are on a busy street so be prepared for some city sounds, but it didn't stop us from having a great night's sleep in comfy beds. Plenty of linens, blankets, and towels - plus fully outfitted kitchen and bath. ...

Brittany

￥57,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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.

11. The Inn Downtown

Downtown

jennifer

￥56,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bed with white linens and a brown blanket, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a gold-colored object.

12. The Sailmaker's House

Downtown

Cory

￥39,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a vanity with storage, a window with a view of buildings, and a towel rack with towels.

13. The Davenport Inn

Downtown

Andrew

￥65,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered walkway, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

North End, 0.5 km from Downtown

John

￥40,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a coffee maker, and a view of trees through the window.

15. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

1.6 km from Downtown

Sara

￥25,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area with red umbrellas, and a parking lot.

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

1.9 km from Downtown

Brian

￥23,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern seating, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

1.6 km from Downtown

Sandeep

￥21,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, potted plants, and large windows.

18. Quality Inn Portsmouth

Elwyn Park, 3.5 km from Downtown

Ronald

￥29,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue bench, and a wall with a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

2 km from Downtown

Laura

￥22,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

20. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

1.7 km from Downtown

Kathleen

￥23,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Davenport Inn	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
The Sailmaker's House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 406 reviews	View
Hotel Thaxter	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 271 reviews	View
The Inn Downtown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,227 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 Market Square.

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

Newington

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

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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 Fox Run Mall and The Music Hall.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ocean Surf at York Beach

8/10 Good

"Easy access, nice pool and the staff are nice."

Ogunquit - The Milestone

8/10 Good

"The personnel were extremely helpful and professional. The Deluxe King Size bed room was great with table and chairs to eat supper on and small kitchenette with fridge (no freezer) microwave and coffee pot including regular and decaf. Continental breakfast with juices, yogurt, muffins, bagels, cereals, fruit and good coffee everything you needed and food you could take with you for snacks later in the day. Excellent price, great location. I would definitely recommend staying here and I will definitely return."

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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3. The Hotel Portsmouth

4. Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

6. Hotel Thaxter

7. Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

8. The Bow Hotel

9. Treadwell Mansion

10. Market Square Inn

11. The Inn Downtown

12. The Sailmaker's House

13. The Davenport Inn

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Portsmouth

15. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

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

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth

18. Quality Inn Portsmouth

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Portsmouth-Seacoast

20. Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites

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Elwyn Park

South End

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Ocean Surf at York Beach

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