Downtown, NH

Portsmouth

Downtown
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Popular places to visit

Market Square

Market Square

4.5/5(187 reviews)

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
harbor walk

Prescott Park

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Prescott Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Prescott Park

The Music Hall

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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

Portsmouth Brewery

Things to do

Guide Cassandra sharing the highlights of the magnificently preserved exterior of the Rockingham. Learn the history of the building & its role at the center of Portsmouth life through the centuries.

Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham

$80
per adult
Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
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Downtown Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth, NH
$204 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$221 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,019 reviews)
"Just want to thank Bridget (sp) for her assistance checking in Thanks!"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 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
$205 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$223 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Great location, good room!"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St., Portsmouth, NH
$304 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$330 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 25, 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
$212 nightly
The price is $230 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$230 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is accessible and is conveniently located in a very nice area near the water and with many choices of very nice restaurants. The staff are very nice. The rooms are clean and spacious. It is a nice place to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Ogunquit - The Milestone

Ogunquit - The Milestone

2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
$189 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$206 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,145 reviews)
"Room was great! Lots of space and 2 sinks!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Ashworth by the Sea

Ashworth by the Sea

3 out of 5
295 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH
$254 nightly
The price is $275 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$275 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Hampton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,225 reviews)
"All amenities are provided: shower soaps, coffee, water, fresh towels, great housekeeping, exceptional valet parking. Recommend for family, elevator access an additional appreciated feature.Staff friendly and professional.Clean hotel, and the beach is conveniently close by."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Ashworth by the Sea
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Other neighborhoods 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
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Downtown, NH

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