The maritime city of Portsmouth and Southsea, located on the south coast, boasts a long and proud history as the traditional home of the Royal Navy. Today, it is also a bustling city; the ferry gateway to both Europe and the Isle of Wight, and a popular tourist destination, so there is plenty for you to enjoy. Whether you love history, enjoy shopping or just want to relax on a traditional beach holiday, Portsmouth is the ideal place to visit.
Save money by finding the cheapest hotels, b&b’s and guest houses. Choose an accommodation that best suits your needs and enjoy this picturesque town in southern England.
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PO1 2TA, Portsmouth, Pembroke Road
Located by the sea front, the Holiday Inn Portsmouth offers a lobby, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can also access the on-site You Fit Health Club with a swimming pool, gym, hot tub, steam... read more
PO1 2LX, Portsmouth, Winston Churchill Avenue
This modern hotel is in Portsmouth city centre, just 500 metres from Portsmouth and Southsea Rail Station. The Ibis Hotel Portsmouth has a 24-hour snack menu, on-site parking and a stylish restaurant. The cosy bedrooms... read more
PO6 1UN, Portsmouth, Eastern Road
This Holiday Inn Express hotel is just off the A27, with easy access to Portsmouth, the M27 and the A3(M). The hotel is 4 miles from Portsmouth Port. Each room offers wall-mounted TVs, bedside USB... read more
PO5 2LQ, Portsmouth, Clarence Road
The Clarence Boutique Rooms offers six boutique rooms located just a short walk from Portsmouth's seafront esplanade. This Edwardian residence has been stylishly converted to offer well-designed and individually styled rooms with a luxury bathroom.... read more
PO6 4SH, Portsmouth, Southampton Road
'With an onsite gym, stylish restaurant and ample parking, Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is situated just off the M27 motorway, 4 miles from Portsmouth. The contemporary, air-conditioned bedrooms feature luxury linens and a modern bathroom with... read more
PO1 3HS, Portsmouth, Queen Street
The Royal Maritime Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Gunwharf Quays waterfront development and Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room with snooker, pool, darts, a skittle alley and an... read more
PO3 5HH, Portsmouth, Burrfields Rd
On the eastern edge of Portsmouth, Farmhouse Innlodge features a traditional restaurant, a children’s play centre and a lively sports bar. Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal is just 2 miles away. The Pony Club children’s centre... read more
PO5 2NA, Portsmouth, 2 Malvern Road
Situated just minutes from Southsea seafront and the centre of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required.... read more
PO1 3DT, Portsmouth, 24-26 The Hard
This historic hotel, built in 1779, has free parking and an excellent location about 200 metres from Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in the... read more
PO5 2NE, Portsmouth, 6 Florence Road
Minutes from Southsea seafront, Stattons is an Edwardian boutique hotel offering uniquely furnished rooms with TV and free Wi-Fi. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, and reservation is required. At the Stattons,... read more
PO1 3FD, Portsmouth, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays
Superbly located in Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, Gunwharf Quays, this hotel offers bright, modern rooms with buffet breakfasts. Shops, bars and restaurants are on the hotel doorstep. Spacious rooms at this Holiday Inn Express all... read more
PO5 3LJ, Portsmouth, Clarence Parade, Southsea
The Queens Hotel is an Edwardian building just 5 minutes walk from the beach and sits opposite Southsea Common. Popular local attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose are 1.5... read more
PO5 2NE, Portsmouth, 10 Florence Road
Somerset House Hotel has been restored to the original splendour of its Edwardian roots. It offers boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking, just 450 yards from Southsea Beach. A mix of on and off-road... read more
PO1 2HW, Portsmouth, 119 The High Street
In the heart of Old Portsmouth, the Duke of Buckingham is just a 10-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays and the historic waterfront. The bright and airy bedrooms each have free WiFi, a TV and tea/coffee... read more
PO5 3AT, Portsmouth, 2 Bellevue Terrace
Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Clarence Pier in Portsmouth, this historically listed building is in Bellevue Terrace. There is free Wi-Fi throughout, and a full English breakfast is provided each morning. Rooms at The... read more
PO1 3HU, Portsmouth, 84 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire,
This Grade I listed hotel, pub and tea room is just a mile from Portsmouth’s Continental Ferry Port. The George Hotel’s en suite accommodation comes including free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Each room has an LCD... read more
PO5 2NA, Portsmouth, 6 Malvern Road
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Just a 2-minutes stroll from Southsea beach and 5 minutes from the South Parade Pier, Florence Suite Boutique Hotel and Restaurant provides luxury accommodation. A mix... read more
PO4 0NQ, Portsmouth, 71 Festing Road
This stylish hotel is located by Southsea seafront, 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. It offers unique rooms with free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxury buffet and a la carte breakfasts. Rooms at G Boutique... read more
PO4 8SL, Portsmouth, Unit 4 The Pompey Centre Fratton Way
Located close to Fratton and around 5 minutes' drive from Portsmouth city centre, Ibis Budget Portsmouth is just 6 minutes’ drive from Southsea beach. Also 3 minutes’ walk from Fratton Park, home of Portsmouth Football... read more
PO5 2NA, Portsmouth, 4 Malvern Road
Just a 2-minute stroll from Southsea beach and 5 minutes from the South Parade Pier, Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel and Restaurant provides luxury accommodation. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, and reservation... read more
PO6 3EE, Portsmouth, London Road
Just 4 minutes’ walk from Cosham town centre, the The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers en suite rooms alongside its bar and pizza kitchen. Innkeeper's Lodge provides free parking and WiFi and is around... read more
PO1 3DT, Portsmouth, 15-16 The Hard
Within 3 minutes’ walk of Portsmouth’s Historical Dockyard, The Ship Leopard Boutique Hotel - No Children offers luxurious rooms. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Portsmouth Harbour Train Station, it provides free WiFi throughout. Each elegant... read more
PO1 3TB, Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quay
Gunwharf Quay Apartments is set in Portsmouth, 300 metres from Mary Rose Museum. Private parking is available on-site. All units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units feature a dining area and/or balcony.... read more
PO4 0TR, Portsmouth, Berkeley Apartments, South Parade, Southsea
Located in Portsmouth, Stones Throw From The Beach - Stunning Sea View provides accommodation 200 metres from Eastney Beach and 1.7 km from Southsea Common Beach. Complimentary WiFi is providedthroughout the property. Some of the... read more
PO5 1PX, Portsmouth, 10 Victoria Road North, Southsea
Featuring a garden, Victorin House offers rooms in Portsmouth, 1.6 km from Eastney Beach and 2 km from Southsea Common Beach. The property is around 2.1 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent... read more
PO1 3GH, Portsmouth, 21 Cross Street
Med cozy flat is situated in Portsmouth, 2.2 km from Southsea Common Beach, 600 metres from Mary Rose Museum, and 700 metres from Portsmouth Harbour. This apartment features free private parking, a lift and free... read more
PO5 3AY, Portsmouth, Court Side Apartment 43c Castle Road
Set in Portsmouth and only less than 1 km from Southsea Common Beach, Court Side Apartment offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 1930,... read more
PO5 3HR, Portsmouth, 20 Elphinstone Road
Blue Star House offers accommodation in the centre of Southsea, Portsmouth. Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blue Star House offers free WiFi throughout the property. There... read more
PO1 3ET, Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays
Featuring free WiFi, Gunwharf Quays Harbour Apartments offers self-catering accommodation in Portsmouth. Mary Rose Museum is 600 metres away. Private parking available on site. The accommodation is equipped with a seating area with a flat-screen... read more
PO1 3DT, Portsmouth, 21 The Hard
Situated in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach and 300 metres from Mary Rose Museum, Lady Hamilton Public House B&B features a restaurant, sea views and free WiFi. Guests at the bed and breakfast... read more
For some, Portsmouth is the place where their holiday begins as they board a cross channel ferry bound for France or Spain. For others, it is their chosen holiday venue. Whatever your choice, there is plenty to keep every member of the family occupied.
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Explore the town’s rich naval heritage at the Historic Dockyard, home of the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. Stay in the city centre and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s lively waterfront development, is within easy reach as well as the Blue Reef Aquarium. Both the historic Dockyard and the waterfront, are filled with traditional pubs and restaurants. Southsea’s seafront is just minutes away.
As the second largest city within the Hampshire county in the south of England, Portsmouth has a long and illustrious history associated with it. What makes Portsmouth such an attractive destination for tourists across the world is the fact that it is the sole island city of UK.
Shop at the city centre Cascades shopping mall, with its range of high street stores. Take a trip to Southsea to visit Gunwharf Quays, a premium retail outlet village where you can browse more than ninety shops before enjoying a meal at the harbour’s edge. Situated on one of the country’s busiest shipping channels there is always plenty to see as large cross channel ferries head off to Europe and smaller ferries weave their way across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, for among the Cowes Week summer sailing regatta.
You might even, on occasion, experience the impressive sight of a naval aircraft carrier entering port. If you are looking for a traditional seaside holiday, then head for Southsea with its miles of sand and shingle beach. Enjoy a walk along the elegant seafront promenade or visit the amusements on Clarence Pier or South Parade Pier.
For children, the Blue Reef Aquarium offers close up views of sharks, graceful rays and even a giant octopus. The Model Village and Butterfly House are popular attractions, while during the summer, Southsea Common is host to circuses, the renowned Southsea Show and an annual Kite Festival.
No visit to Portsmouth and Southsea would be complete without investigating its fascinating naval history.
Buy a ticket to the Historic Dockyard and tour Henry VIII’s pride and joy the Mary Rose; Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory and Britain’s first iron clad warship HMS Warrior. Stand on the walls of Southsea Castle just as Henry VIII did as his fleet embarked in 1545. Prepare to be impressed by the D Day Museum Overlord Embroidery, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and charting the history of World War Two.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Royal Marines at their Southsea museum, and don’t forget to look out to sea where four Victorian forts were built to protect England from invasion by Napoleon.
If you are passing through Portsmouth en route to the continent, you will find several low cost hotels in the north of the city around the ferry port. These are also ideal if you are planning a mini-break and you want to explore both Portsmouth and Southsea.
If a traditional beach holiday is your choice but a seafront hotel is not in your budget, cheap accommodation options abound if you explore the surrounding roads in Southsea itself. With guest houses, bed and breakfast and hotels across the city, there are choices available to fit every budget.
The city of Portsmouth is located just 64 miles from London, meaning that it is only a short car ride away for individuals looking to engage in the authentic UK experience.
Among the various attractions that Portsmouth has to offer, is the beautiful seafront resort area of Southsea. Located on the south end of Portsea Island in Hampshire, the luxurious resort is just a mile away from the bustling Portsmouth city centre.
Over the years, the seaside resort has turned into a thriving commercial and tourist destination particularly due to the numerous shopping options as well asrestaurants located within it.
Southsea is also known for its vibrant nightlife culture, making it the perfect destination for more outgoing tourists.
The Piers
Tourists visiting Southsea are first recommended to brush up on the resort’s history. The beach is made primarily of gravel, and consists of two piers – the Clarence Pier and the South Parade Pier. The two piers are most commonly known for housing large amusement arcades.
Southsea plays a prominent role in the city of Portsmouth’s history, and this is typified through the presence of four forts originally constructed during the late 19th century. The sea facing town also consists of a beautiful walkway, lined with unique lanterns, created on the cusp of the millennium, that extends all the way to the Gunwharf Quays.
Tourists traveling with children can also find a number of popular miniature golf courses, skate parks and tennis courts within the area. Additional three volleyball courts were also created here.
D-Day Museum
No tourist visiting Southsea can leave without at least a short visit to the D-Day Museum. The museum is known particularly for housing the beautiful Overlord Embroidery, created as a tribute to the brave soldiers who gave their lives for the country during Operation Overlord.
The masterpiece is 272 feet in length, and remains the largest memorial of its kind across the entire world. Tourists are also urged to view the short film created by the museum itself paying tribute to the men and women who participated in Operation Overlord.
Shopping
When it comes to shopping, Southsea has two shopping districts sitting adjacent to each other. The first of these is located near Palmerston Road’s pedestrian walkways. Tourists can purchase clothes and other products from global brands or relax at the numerous cafes in the area.
The second shopping centre is located near Albert Road, which is also home to the famous Kings Theatre. Tourists who wish to take a break from shopping can do so by taking a stroll down the scenic walkways that run all along the area.
Accommodation in Portsmouth is not difficult to find, regardless of what your budget may be. Options range from the finest five star hotel to smaller boutique hotel as well as bed and breakfast. Other more modest options are guest houses and cheap hotels.
Some popular accommodation options in Portsmouth for visitors looking for a family room include the Norfolk Guest House, the Portsmouth Apartments Group, The Farmhouse & Innlodge Hotel, and the Hilton Portsmouth.
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Fratton Park
(Frogmore Road, Southsea, PO4 8RF United Kingdom)
Home ground of Portsmouth F.C. football club, nicknamed Pompey. The home colours of the team are blue, white and red.
Founded : 1898
Capacity : 20,700
Moneyfields Sports Ground
(Moneyfields Sports Ground, Moneyfields Avenue Copnor, PO3 6LA Hampshire England UK)
Stadium of Moneyfields Football Club. Home colours are blue and yellow. Nicknamed the Moneys.
Founded : 1987
The Victory Stadium
(Victory Stadium, Burnaby Road, PO1 2EJ England UK)
Home ground of United Services Portsmouth Football Club.
Founded : 1962
Location : this seaside resort city is located in the south-western part of the country. Bournemouth International Airport and hotels are less than 10 miles away. Southampton’s cruise docks and ferry port terminals are within easy reach.
London major airports Gatwick and Heathrow are both 60 miles away from town. Southampton International Airport is less than 25 miles away.
The town centre (Harbour) is directly connected by train with central London, Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton, Central Cardiff, Exeter, Reading and the rail station in Brighton.
Region : South West England
County : Hampshire