Portsmouth City Centre

Portsmouth
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 S$84 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
S$84
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan,2025
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Functional room. Bathroom was tiny, maybe due to it being a corner in the building."

Reviewed on 22 Dec,2024

ibis Portsmouth Centre
Moxy Southampton
Moxy Southampton
3 out of 5
Harbour Parade, Southampton, England
The price is S$94 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
S$94
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan,2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (891 reviews)
"Good decent hotel"

Reviewed on 17 Dec,2024

Moxy Southampton
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 out of 5
West Quay Road, Southampton, England
The price is S$116 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
S$116
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan,2025
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,353 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 14 Dec,2024

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place, Southampton, England
The price is S$95 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
S$95
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan,2025
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! (1,083 reviews)
"Did just what was needed, likely to return again."

Reviewed on 19 Dec,2024

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, England
The price is S$84 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
S$84
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan,2025
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good check in, nice breakfast, comfortable bed & nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 20 Dec,2024

Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27 Jct7, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, England
The price is S$107 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
S$107
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan,2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,207 reviews)
Excellent
"Must admit I saw the hotels exterior and didn’t expect much but I was pleasantly surprised. Staff were lovely, room was beautiful, bed super comfy and amenities all served their purpose perfectly. Would absolutely stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Dec,2024

Holiday Inn Southampton, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Portsmouth City Centre

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Old Portsmouth

You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Square Tower or Cathedral of St. Thomas.

Old Portsmouth
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Buckland

While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Buckland
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Cosham

4/5(110 area reviews)

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

Cosham

Portsmouth City Centre