The Best Hotels Closest to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth for 2026

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A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A room with a wooden bench, two chairs, a small table, and a radiator.

A row of traditional terraced houses with a uniform architectural style, featuring symmetrical windows and a consistent facade.

A room with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a chandelier.

1. Ye Spotted Dogge

1.1 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Rose

￥41,359

￥49,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy wooden interior with a seating area, wicker baskets, and various flowers.

A sunlit room with a large skylight, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a table with chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a chair.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a cash register, and a wine cooler.

2. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

Southsea, 2.9 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Brooke

￥13,335

￥16,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a rustic interior.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a counter with various bottles, and a sign that reads "VAULT".

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves, and a view of the street through large windows.

3. Becketts Southsea

Southsea, 1.6 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Thomas

￥16,349

￥19,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A large ship docked at a harbor with smaller boats nearby.

A modern hotel room with a black dresser, a flat-screen TV, a standing fan, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dark headboard, and decorative pillows.

A restaurant with arched windows and hanging lanterns, featuring a sign for 'Green's' with a menu visible.

4. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Portsea, 0.4 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Dean

￥17,778

￥21,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot tub with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a bed with pillows.

A building with a sign reading 'ASHBYS' at the entrance, a gated driveway, and a street view with other buildings.

A hot tub area with wooden benches and a bar.

A bathroom with a teal marble wall, a gold-framed shower, and a white door.

5. Ashbys

Southsea, 2.3 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Maureen

￥15,598

￥18,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden door with a brass handle, a black mat at the entrance, and two potted plants on a white ledge.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a radiator.

A grey metal shelf unit with folded towels and a potted plant on top.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a bay window.

6. Esk Vale Guest House

Southsea, 3.2 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Chris

￥12,763

￥12,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading 'Royal Maritime Hotel.'

A hotel lobby with a central circular seating area, a staircase, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a ship model, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A multi-level atrium with a central circular seating area, a patterned floor, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

7. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Portsea, 0.4 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Debra

￥8,446

￥10,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

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

Two glasses of beer on a bar counter with a beer tap and shelves of bottles in the background.

A sign indicating breakfast is included and ready when you are, with specific times for weekdays and weekends.

8. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

0.6 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Max

￥13,224

￥15,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

9. Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Portsea, 0.6 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Sigmund

￥9,037

￥10,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a view of greenery and the sea, and a small table with a trash bin.

A building with a sign reading "Boutique Hotel Q8".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, beige armchairs, and a gold accent wall.

A coastal view with a lighthouse, a boat, and lush greenery.

10. Q8 Boutique Hotel

Southsea, 2.6 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Rhian

￥17,516

￥21,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bakery display with sliced bread and jars of spreads.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a large aquarium.

A reception area with a long reception desk, two monitors, and a projection screen displaying room rates and services.

11. ibis Portsmouth Centre

Portsmouth City Centre, 1.3 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Sarah

￥9,023

￥10,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a chandelier, a bench, and a staircase with a garland.

A restaurant with a glass roof, wooden tables, and chairs, and a view of the city.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a chandelier, and a window with patterned curtains.

12. The Clarence Boutique Rooms

Southsea, 2.8 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

"Very nice, clean room with very helpful staff. Choice of pillows and a very comfortable, clean bed. The room was very warm, no Aircon but a fan was provided. The reception and breakfast room are in a different building, on a different road which was fine as the weather was dry. Buffet breakfast was great with good choice. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner which was also excellent. Staff were all extremely good. Would stay here again."

Christopher

￥15,668

￥18,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door, and a window with curtains.

A small outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a brick wall, and a wooden gate.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a small rug.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

13. Old Victory House Homestay

Portsea, 0.6 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

"Excellent location right in the city centre. I traveled solo for business and a bit of sight-seeing. Close to shopping/restaurants (Gunwharf Quay) and historical attractions. You get what you pay for - it's in an old building with poor ventilation. A few 'old building' smells and humidity lingers in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable, all linens and towels clean and fresh. All staff were extremely pleasant easy to interact with. Nice breakfast at Keppel's Head was included."

Nicole

￥9,121

￥10,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A formal dining room with multiple tables, elegant chandeliers, and a classic ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, red chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

14. Keppel's Head Hotel

Portsea, 0.4 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Steven

￥10,556

￥12,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a headboard, and a wall decorated with historical images.

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a remote control, and a bookshelf filled with books.

15. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

1.4 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Ruth

￥14,898

￥14,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with wooden chairs and a counter displaying various bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

A buffet with various food items and condiments.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.

16. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

1.5 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Ian

￥8,352

￥10,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grand hall with a high ceiling, a central mirror, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A dining area with a wooden herringbone floor, a round table, and blue upholstered chairs.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a checkered floor.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and large windows with curtains.

17. The Queens Hotel

Southsea, 2 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Lesley

￥16,683

￥20,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden door with the number 202, a blue exterior wall, and dense green foliage in the foreground.

A coffee maker and a mug on a wooden shelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

A wooden shelf with a coffee maker, two cups, and a small tray with food items.

18. Haslar Rooms

1.4 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Kevin

￥15,054

￥18,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A restaurant with multiple tables, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with steps and a glass facade.

19. Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

Portsmouth City Centre, 1.3 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Charlotte

￥8,863

￥10,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

A doorway with a wooden frame and two wall-mounted sconces on either side.

A wooden structure with a rope and a paddle leaning against it.

20. Southsea Rocks Hotel

Southsea, 2.9 km from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Arianne

￥6,598

￥7,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ye Spotted Dogge	10.0 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Florence House Hotel & Restaurant	9.4 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Becketts Southsea	9.4 Exceptional 207 reviews	View
Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children	9.2 Wonderful 865 reviews	View
Ashbys	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View

Top Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Hotel Reviews

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

10/10 Excellent

"We were so lucky this hotel had a free room on the evening when our overnight ferry was cancelled with only a few hours notice. I had travelled seven hours by train and there hadn’t been a buffet cart on it so by the time I arrived I was thirsty and hungry.The very kind gentleman at reception gave me the bedroom keys , fresh milk for my cuppa tea and some breakfast cereal! The room was great with a fan and very comfy bed. We didn’t have the breakfast as we had to leave at 6 am to catch the new ferry. The free car park was great and secured Portsmouth is a pretty expensive place to stay but we felt we had good value as we do appreciate kindness, clean rooms and a comfy bed! We will be back another time to see the Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory…. Portsmouth is a great place to learn more about naval history, great shops and Brasserie Blanc for supper was formidable!( a great start to our French holiday)"

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A Lovely Stay in the Heart of Town ❤️ From the moment we arrived, the reception staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Every receptionist spoke really good English, which made everything so easy, and they always greeted us with a lovely smile. 😊 The hotel is in the heart of the town, which is very convenient for exploring and getting around. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the bed was very comfortable, so we had a good night’s sleep. The breakfast was okay and had enough choices to start the day. Overall, we had a lovely stay and really appreciated the warm and friendly service from all the reception staff. I would happily stay here again. 😊"

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for one night prior to getting the ferry to the Isle of Wight . Great that we had free 24 hour parking and breakfast included."

Keppel's Head Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Very clean. Very attentive staff. Lovely fried breakfast cooked to order. Well situated on The Hard opposite the railway and bus station.."

Waterfront Quay - 2nd floor apartment overlooking the water

8/10 Good

"Too many stairs to climb and pelican crossing and bus terminal noises. Great location and clean and well appointed."

A Gosport Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Just what I needed. Will definitely be staying again"

The Lady Hamilton B&B

10/10 Excellent

"While born and bred in Pompey for 19 years, I returned to my hometown as a tourist to show a friend around. Therefore, I knew of the Lady Hamilton's excellent location and I was pleasantly surprised that the "partial sea view" from the window was an excellent full view of HMS Warrior-stunning at sunrise. No noise disturbance from the pub or street and stairway means not having to go through pub; didn't drink in pub, as they had run out of London Pride real ale, but a proper local pub if you want the authentic Portsea. The Lady Hamilton is a stones throw from the dockyard (maritime museum) and the range of restuarants at Gunwharf; recommend Giggly Squid and Tap and Tandoori - has lovely vegan options .Also, a delighful 15 minute walk to Old Portsmouth-Spinaker cafe good place for breakfast and opens early. I would definitely stay here again and recommend; very comfortable bed, clean, great shower, location and view! Only thing that would have been a good thing to have in the room is a peg in bathroom for towels, though did have radiator to hang on. Although HMS Victory covered over for renovation, still a fascinating visit and The Mary Rose musuem is out of this world and a must see."

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about our stay , gorgeous view, only comment would be upgrade on furniture would be great as sofa not very comfy and looking a wee bit tired in places plus en-suite toilet was broken so did not use it but overall very happy and will definitely be back to stay with you in the future. 😁"

Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

A historic ship docked at a waterfront, with a large modern structure in the foreground.

HMS Victory

9.4/10 (453 reviews)

Lord Nelson's triumphant warship is one of the best-preserved vessels from the Napoleonic wars and one of Portsmouth's most impressive attractions.

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A large ship's hull at a dock with stairs leading up to it.

HMS M33

In one of only three surviving British warships from World War I, this museum looks at the vessel’s exceptional place in history and its varied roles over the years.

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An indoor museum exhibit with glass display cases containing historical artifacts and information panels.

Mary Rose Museum

9.4/10 (206 reviews)

Discover life onboard and the history of one of King Henry VIII’s favorite warships via displays of valuable artifacts and interactive activities.

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A large ship docked at a pier with a city skyline in the background.

HMS Warrior

9.4/10 (64 reviews)

Enter this floating museum to learn of the fearsome reputation of the fastest and most powerful warship in the world when constructed.

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A modern tower with a spire, surrounded by a marina with boats and buildings.

Spinnaker Tower

8.6/10 (311 reviews)

Ascend to the viewing platform of Portsmouth's most iconic modern landmark for excellent views over the city and coast.

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A modern urban waterfront with a tall glass building, a canal, and surrounding commercial buildings.

Gunwharf Quays

9.0/10 (947 reviews)

Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

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Trafalgar Sail Exhibition

You can study the exhibits at Trafalgar Sail Exhibition, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Nomad Sailing

Enjoy an outing to Nomad Sailing during your stay in Gosport. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is located in a welcoming area of Portsmouth known for its bar scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 107 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

Adjacent to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG and Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?

You'll want to browse the collections at HMS Victory, Mary Rose Museum, and The D-Day Story. Spitbank Fort, Round Tower, and New Theatre Royal are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Portsmouth Guildhall, Kings Theatre, and Wedgewood Rooms if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hotels

1. Ye Spotted Dogge

2. Florence House Hotel & Restaurant

3. Becketts Southsea

4. Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

5. Ashbys

6. Esk Vale Guest House

7. Royal Maritime Hotel, BW Signature Collection

8. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

9. Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

10. Q8 Boutique Hotel

11. ibis Portsmouth Centre

12. The Clarence Boutique Rooms

13. Old Victory House Homestay

14. Keppel's Head Hotel

15. Portsmouth Budget Hotels

16. Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

17. The Queens Hotel

18. Haslar Rooms

19. Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre

20. Southsea Rocks Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Top Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Hotel Reviews

Ship Leopard Hotel – No Children

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays by IHG

Keppel's Head Hotel

Waterfront Quay - 2nd floor apartment overlooking the water

A Gosport Inn

The Lady Hamilton B&B

Gunwharf Quays Apartments

Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard

Other attractions near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

HMS Victory

HMS M33

Mary Rose Museum

HMS Warrior

Spinnaker Tower

Gunwharf Quays

Trafalgar Sail Exhibition

Nomad Sailing

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