Portswood

Southampton

A modern building with a sign reading "85 Life Sciences".
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick facade, and a brick pathway.
A large brick building with a steep gabled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a paved walkway.
A brick building with large windows, a paved pathway, and green hedges.
A road with a sign for the University of Southampton's Main Reception and free parking by Building 37.

Stay near popular Portswood attractions

University of Southampton

8.0/10 (237 reviews)
Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
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Things to do

Courtesy of English Heritage

Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor

$235
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

$22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic
Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk

The Southampton Ghost Walk

$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Southampton Ghost Walk
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Southampton

Bar & Club Night Pass to multiple venues in Southampton

$7
per adult
Bar & Club Night Pass to multiple venues in Southampton
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port

$58
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Romsey from Southampton Port
Luxury Sightseeing Southampton Cruise to Salisbury and Stonehenge

Luxury Sightseeing Southampton Cruise to Salisbury and Stonehenge

$457
per adult
Luxury Sightseeing Southampton Cruise to Salisbury and Stonehenge
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Portswood Hotel Deals

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
$80 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$96 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Sandy Lane Southampton England
$67 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$80 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
Meon Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
$113 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$136 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,803 reviews)
"Stay was great. Very close to port for cruise. Only one issue, but it was not with the hotel. Concierge scheduled us a taxi for travel to port, literally 6 blocks away. Taxi charged us $20. It was 2 people & 2 medium suitcases, and 2 backpacks that we kept with us. Definitely would recommend using ..."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
$90 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$107 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
"Ideal for an overnight stay before joining a cruise. Good location for restaurants in the area."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

Moxy Southampton
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Pembroke Road Portsmouth England
$70 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$84 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG
The Crown Manor House Hotel

The Crown Manor House Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street Lyndhurst England
$132 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$158 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Lyndhurst. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good hotel in an excellent location from where to get to the cruise terminal in Southampton. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room, although a little dated, was very clean and comfortable. The included breakfast was excellent. For a change, the cooked buffet food was served hot ..."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

The Crown Manor House Hotel
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Where to stay in Portswood

Find the best Portswood areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Portswood
Learn more about Portswood
A historic stone tower with a narrow passageway, adjacent half-timbered buildings, and a red-roofed brick house.

Southampton City Centre

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Ocean Village Marina or Tudor House and Garden might round out your trip.

A large aircraft with the text "ANSETT FLYING BOAT SERVICES" on its side, displayed in an indoor hangar with other aircraft.
Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka
Open Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka

Maritime Quarter

If you're spending some time in Maritime Quarter, Ocean Village Marina and Solent Sky Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A Tudor-style building with timber framing, large windows, and a black iron fence.

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Tudor House and Garden and Titanic Honour & Glory Exhibition - Southampton are top sights worth seeing.

A building with a sign reading "Mayflower Theatre".

The Polygon

While there might not be top attractions in The Polygon, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southampton Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Theatre.

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

Freemantle

While visiting Freemantle, you might make a stop by sights like Southampton Cruise Terminal and River Test.

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