Title: Visit West End: 2026 Travel Guide for West End, Southampton | Expedia.com [Hotels in West End](https://expedia.com/West-End-Hotels.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in West End](https://expedia.com/West-End-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in West End](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-West-End.d553248635975850892.Car-Rental-Guide)[West End Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/West-End.d553248635975850892.Destination-Travel-Guides) # West End ## Travel Guide ![Sunrise view of Lyndhurst, a large village and civil parish situated in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975850892/3c7cdee9-ae18-4fe6-9328-1aa5738e6b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West End Things to do - West End Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in West End ![Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9380000/9377900/9377882/69356af6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl Botley Road Southampton England $90 nightly $108 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Good hotel Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=9377882&PinnedHotelID=9377882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) ![Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977300/977282/c42ed211_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7 by IHG Botley Road Southampton England $58 nightly $70 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,355 reviews) Clean. Lovely staff really good breakfast included Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=977282&PinnedHotelID=977282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) ![Leonardo Hotel Southampton ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1178300/1178290/05076bde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Southampton 1 Charlotte Place Southampton England $70 nightly $85 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews) Good functional and convenient Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1178290&PinnedHotelID=1178290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850892) [See all 3,448 properties in West End](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=553248635975850892) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![room2 Southampton Hometel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22608700/22608660/4b40b014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### room2 Southampton Hometel 1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews) Very good room overlooking the park. The heating worked well and quickly. The kitchen/diner area was very convenient. The breakfast choice was limited and quality average. We didn’t try an evening meal there. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Southampton-Hotels-Room2-Southampton.h22608660.Hotel-Information) ![5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123580000/123575800/123575722/3fb5e310_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5 bedroom modern home Hayling Island Peaceful family stays Copse lane England Stay at this villa in Hayling Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Portsmouth International Port and Gunwharf Quays are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Host was very helpful. Beautiful, large clean house. Lovely view from the balcony. Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hayling-Island-Hotels-5-Bedroom-Modern-Home-Hayling-Island-Peaceful-Family-Stays.h123575722.Hotel-Information) ![Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282000/24281978/37a6aca2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village Saltern's Road Seaview England Book a stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ... 9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews) Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Seaview-Hotels-Seaview-Holidays.h24281978.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West End](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975850892&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850892&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southampton Cruise Terminal 4.5/5(96 reviews) One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton. [](https://expedia.com/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Southampton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092063/7ac07444-c8d0-48d3-bdcd-99b8b9ea57b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Southampton 4.5/5(21 reviews) Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mayflower Theatre featuring signage and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167566/601d46f7-1f79-4d7f-900e-14b76c57f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Theatre 5/5(1 review) From touring West End musicals to magic shows, stand-up comedy to children’s entertainment, this historic theater serves up Southampton’s best entertainment. [](https://expedia.com/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Vacation-Attraction) ![Southampton Saint Mary's Stadium Football club aerial towards Itchen river autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092061/0974abd9-31a5-4b8f-bef2-cda374e7c53c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Stadium 4.5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at St. Mary's Stadium during your trip to Southampton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.com/St-Marys-Stadium-Northam.d6092061.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckler's hard , New forest, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265169/5ddebeb8-a2d2-429c-ba0e-16a3fe9bff78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Forest Wildlife Park 3.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy an outing to New Forest Wildlife Park during your stay in Denny Lodge. Wander the lush forest and waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mayflower Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170713/0547e4f1-c4f2-4abf-9cf4-2737aae5ae59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayflower Park Sit on a bench in this riverside park where over the ages other visitors have witnessed the passing of famous vessels and the naming of new ones. [](https://expedia.com/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Walk the Secrets of the Titanic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/824697/bab88e3a-eab6-4ba3-92c9-b67ffb1a0e27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walk the Secrets of the Titanic $21 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walk-the-secrets-of-the-titanic.a824697.activity-details) ![Southampton: Guided Ghost Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48074726/6d9a251e-6cbd-4a93-a4b1-b194887e4d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Southampton Ghost Walk $20 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-southampton-ghost-walk.a48074726.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44631476/def3fca8-95b0-4572-b7ec-66657c91f32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portsmouth: Historic Dockyard Ultimate Explorer Ticket $61 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/portsmouth-historic-dockyard-ultimate-explorer-ticket.a44631476.activity-details) ![Iconic Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003612/d590cf28-c64b-4e4e-b02f-4f4b4dc5ac13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth All Day Admission Ticket $26 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/spinnaker-tower-portsmouth-all-day-admission-ticket.a51003612.activity-details) ![2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45048825/2a29f7aa-9cdd-45f4-a1a7-a1b403ca5330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2.5 Hours SightSeeing Tour in Beaulieu River $52 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/25-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-beaulieu-river.a45048825.activity-details) ![Portsmouth: Ghost Walk Tour with a Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48359817/25ad2fdc-f793-468c-942b-4a10d529f3fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Portsmouth Ghost Walk $20 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-portsmouth-ghost-walk.a48359817.activity-details) [See all activities in West End](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-West-End.d553248635975850892.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West End ![Southampton featuring heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/98d52737-65d7-4b2b-8018-3c7eb867dcd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southampton ![Part 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634839114381/7a20ec2f-3a0e-4ca6-a55b-1d6be0bff9a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eastleigh ![Steam train passing Botley, heading towards Fareham from Eastleigh. Occasional main line steam tours still use this route. #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3245/574f50b5-eeb1-49a6-913b-723546565b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Botley ![Arable crop pushing up on Hill Farm The track at right is the access road to the farm and also a footpath. The house in the distance is Greywood.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000474059/81df1de4-44c6-4f75-a931-7207b3fca25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter Facey](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1533) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Durley - Cities near West End - Places of interest [Southampton](https://expedia.com/Southampton.dx3245)[Eastleigh](https://expedia.com/Eastleigh.dx4631)[Botley](https://expedia.com/Botley.dx10467)[Durley](https://expedia.com/Durley.dx3000474059) - [Southampton Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Forest National Park ](https://expedia.com/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gunwharf Quays ](https://expedia.com/Gunwharf-Quays-Portsmouth.d6133261.Vacation-Attraction) - [Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World ](https://expedia.com/Paultons-Family-Theme-Park-Home-Of-Peppa-Pig-World-Romsey.d553248621562854464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Portsmouth International Port ](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-International-Port-Portsmouth.d6179435.Vacation-Attraction) - [Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyard-Portsmouth.d6170578.Vacation-Attraction) - [WestQuay Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.com/WestQuay-Shopping-Centre-Southampton-City-Centre.d6156579.Vacation-Attraction) - [Beaulieu National Motor Museum ](https://expedia.com/Beaulieu-National-Motor-Museum-Brockenhurst.d6092107.Vacation-Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.com/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Southampton ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Southampton-Portswood.d6092063.Vacation-Attraction) - [Winchester Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Winchester-Cathedral-Winchester.d6092087.Vacation-Attraction) - [HMS Victory ](https://expedia.com/HMS-Victory-Portsmouth.d6092027.Vacation-Attraction) - [Portsmouth Guildhall ](https://expedia.com/Portsmouth-Guildhall-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d553248634855573858.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Yarmouth-Isle-Of-Wight-Ferry-Terminal-Yarmouth.d553248635930541396.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ryde Pier Head Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Ryde-Pier-Head-Terminal-Ryde.d6224794.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marwell Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Marwell-Zoo-Winchester.d6167556.Vacation-Attraction) - [Osborne House ](https://expedia.com/Osborne-House-East-Cowes.d6092081.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mayflower Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Mayflower-Theatre-The-Polygon.d6167566.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lymington Pier Ferry Port ](https://expedia.com/Lymington-Pier-Ferry-Port-Lymington.d6280589.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Mary's Stadium ](https://expedia.com/St-Marys-Stadium-Northam.d6092061.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Portsmouth ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Portsmouth-Portsmouth-City-Centre.d6092049.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mary Rose Museum ](https://expedia.com/Mary-Rose-Museum-Portsmouth.d553248621533024457.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jane Austen's House Museum ](https://expedia.com/Jane-Austens-House-Museum-Alton.d6092099.Vacation-Attraction) - [New Forest Wildlife Park ](https://expedia.com/New-Forest-Wildlife-Park-Southampton.d6265169.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.com/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ocean Village Marina ](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Village-Marina-Southampton-City-Centre.d6092065.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spinnaker Tower ](https://expedia.com/Spinnaker-Tower-England.d6092023.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mayflower Park ](https://expedia.com/Mayflower-Park-Southampton-City-Centre.d6170713.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chichester Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Chichester-Harbour-England.d6260018.Vacation-Attraction) - [Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium ](https://expedia.com/Winchester-Science-Centre-And-Planetarium-Winchester.d6265020.Vacation-Attraction)