Portsmouth City Centre

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Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre

Victorian architecture lines the modern avenues of this port city, which has a thriving shopping boulevard and concert venues in historic buildings.

The Portsmouth City Centre offers a fresher alternative to the historic treasures of Old Portsmouth. Here, you’ll find some of the city’s principal attractions, from vast parks and government buildings to shopping avenues and theaters. Spend several days visiting Portsmouth City Centre to get insight into the culture of modern-day Portsmouth.

On a fine summer day, lay down a blanket for a picnic with your family in Victoria Park. Bring your kids to the children’s playground and relax in the café. On the eastern side of the park is the city’s main commercial avenue, packed with stores, banks and cafés. Enter the Cascades Shopping Centre and browse the upscale retailers and boutique shops.

Several historic treasures adorn the streets of the city center. Admire the twin towers and redbrick façade of St. John’s Cathedral. Dating back to the 19th century, it is a more modern alternative to the Portsmouth Cathedral in the Old Town area.

Admire the thick columns and imposing pediment of the nearby Portsmouth Guildhall, which was built in 1890 as a town hall. Today, it hosts a range of musical concerts, art exhibitions and festivals.

A little south is the New Theatre Royal, a fine example of Victorian architecture. Walk beneath its elegant colonnade and purchase tickets from the box office for a play or musical. Next door, take a self-guided tour of the University of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth City Centre is located a little inland from the Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth districts. Get a train from a neighboring city to the Portsmouth & Southsea railway station, which is an attraction in its own right, having first opened in 1847. Travel around the area by bus or on foot. Make sure to check out the highlights of nearby districts, including Portsea, Buckland and Fratton.

A short walk from the Old Portsmouth district, the Portsmouth City Centre shows what happened next in the continually unfolding history of this maritime city.


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Top hotels in Portsmouth City Centre

ibis Portsmouth Centre

ibis Portsmouth Centre

3.5 out of 5
Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, England
The price is P3,685 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P3,685
P4,422 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Hotel near to centre
"Handy for shopping and meeting friends"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

ibis Portsmouth Centre
Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England
The price is P4,030 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,030
P4,836 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,186 reviews)
Excellent Hotel & Location
"Excellent hotel. Great location for cruise terminal. Friendly staff. Lovely buffet breakfast. Couldn’t fault anything.highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
The Langstone Quays

The Langstone Quays

4 out of 5
Northney Road, Hayling Island, England
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Hayling Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and friendly, efficient staff"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

The Langstone Quays
ibis budget Southampton Centre

ibis budget Southampton Centre

2.5 out of 5
West Quay Road, Western Esplanade, Southampton, England
The price is P2,727 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P2,727
P3,273 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Great value for money. Comfortable. AC. Clean. Basic breakfast but nice. Near port and shopping area so all good."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

ibis budget Southampton Centre
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG

3 out of 5
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, England
The price is P3,774 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P3,774
P4,529 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"It was clean, staff was very helpful and answered our questions as far as how to get around to London. They also kept our luggage at their office until we got a room. They also let us into our room ahead of scheduled which was nice after our disembarkation from a long cruise. Breakfast was really ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG
Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa

Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Grange Road, Botleigh Grange Hotel, Southampton, England
The price is P4,813 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,813
P5,776 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (298 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great place to stay , very friendly place , good food"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Portsmouth City Centre

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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Old Portsmouth Beach.

Old Portsmouth
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Buckland

Though Buckland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
Royal Marines Museum showing heritage elements

Southsea

Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, lively bars, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Southsea
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Cosham

Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Cosham


Portsmouth City Centre