Downtown, NH
Portsmouth
Popular places to visit
Market Square
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth Athenaeum
You can study the exhibits at Portsmouth Athenaeum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Prescott Park
Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
The Music Hall
Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Strawbery Banke Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Strawbery Banke Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
It’s a comfortable place and the staff are very accommodating and the room was spotless, quite and comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Outside the front door were large planters with dead summer flowers. Horrible first impression. Christmas decor inside was cheesy, tired and would have been better throwing the pitiful Christmas tree away. Pride in appearence is critical to image.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Hotel Portsmouth
Everything is great - but a full breakfast would be an improvement.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Very clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
We love the Residence Inn, and have been staying here for years. Unfortunately, the big parking lot next to the hotel is being redeveloped. You have to use valet parking now, and the price for parking went up from $30 to $45 a night. Some of the ease with which you could arrive and stay here is lost. ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Lively bar and great location to downtown.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
North End
Though North End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Music Hall and Market Square.
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.
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.
Pease
While there might not be top attractions in Pease, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red Hook Brewery and Fox Run Mall.
Elwyn Park
Elwyn Park might not have many top sights, but Water Country and Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newington
Travelers like the shopping in Newington, and Fox Run Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
