Downtown

Portsmouth

Downtown
Photo by Ana Lei
Photo by Ana Lei
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Photo by Corinne Mason
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Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn

Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a visit to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Market Square
Portsmouth Athenaeum

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.

Portsmouth Athenaeum

The Music Hall

Enjoy a performance at The Music Hall, a storied theater in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Music Hall

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.

Strawbery Banke Museum

Portsmouth Brewery

Find out about the history of Portsmouth with a stop at Portsmouth Brewery. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Portsmouth Brewery

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.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre

Things to do

Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth

P692
per adult
Self-Guided Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Portsmouth
Healing Tea

Tea Blending

P5,618
per adult
Tea Blending
The Haunted Portsmouth Brewery

Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader

P435
per adult
Self Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Portsmouth APP/GPS/EMF Reader
Public| Small Group | Islands & Harbor Sightseeing Tour | 2-2.5hr

Public| Small Group | Islands & Harbor Sightseeing Tour | 2-2.5hr

P4,214
per adult
Public| Small Group | Islands & Harbor Sightseeing Tour | 2-2.5hr
Portsmouth: Historic Neighborhoods Guided Bike Tour

City of Portsmouth NH: Guided Bike Tour

P3,349
per adult
City of Portsmouth NH: Guided Bike Tour
Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour

Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour

P4,494
per adult
Portsmouth: Nature And Wildlife Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
The price is P11,757 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P11,757
P12,757 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"Great Location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
3 out of 5
100 High St, Portsmouth, NH
The price is P11,567 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P11,567
P12,551 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"The shower was awful. It has so many gadgets and it was hard to figure out."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth
The Hotel Portsmouth
3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
The price is P16,138 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P16,138
P17,510 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The property is super cool and funky and definitely one of a kind. There also is a great breakfast, included. The two drawbacks are that the air conditioning is not sufficient for a very hot day so don't check into this hotel on a hot day or days. Secondly, the television system is very strange. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Hotel Portsmouth
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
3 out of 5
100 Deer Street, Portsmouth, NH
The price is P12,422 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P12,422
P13,478 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"cental location and easy to get around. great valet parking staff. burger joint next door excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Ogunquit - The Milestone
Ogunquit - The Milestone
2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
The price is P7,819 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P7,819
P8,523 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Ogunquit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
"Excellent stay."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
2.5 out of 5
424 Post Rd, Wells, ME
The price is P8,438 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P8,438
P9,760 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Was very clean and quiet. This place was very pet friendly witch is awesome for the four legged family members."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown

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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 Portsmouth Brewery.

North End
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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.

South End
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.

West End
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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.

Pease
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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.

Elwyn Park

Downtown