Where to stay
Hotels in Portsmouth
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Air Maison - Bright and Breezy - 5 Min Walk to Seafront
14-16 Malvern Road | Portsmouth, PO5 2NA, UK
Open Mind Property - Hot Tub 8 Guests & Free Parking
4 Curzon Howe Rd | Portsmouth, PO1 3BZ, UK
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
English
Local currency
GBP
(GBP)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Gunwharf Quays
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional 10-15% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Fish and Chips
Seafood Platter
Traditional English Breakfast
Sunday Roast
When to visit Portsmouth
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan40
Cold, often wet
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Feb45
Chilly, some sun
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Mar55
Cool, spring blooms
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Apr65
Mild, pleasant showers
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May75
Warm, good for walking
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Jun85
Pleasant, longer days
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Jul90
Warmest, peak season
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Aug90
Warm, good for beach
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Sept80
Mild, fewer crowds
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Oct65
Cooler, autumn colours
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Nov50
Chilly, increasing rain
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Dec40
Cold, festive mood
Things to do in Portsmouth
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Old Portsmouth Walk
Old Portsmouth 2 hrs
Wander through historic streets, discover quaint pubs, and admire Georgian architecture.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays 3 hrs
Enjoy designer outlet shopping, waterfront dining, and entertainment.
Any time of day
4 places
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Harbour 4 hrs
Discover centuries of naval history, including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose.
Spinnaker Tower
Gunwharf Quays 1.5 hrs
Ascend for panoramic views across Portsmouth, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight.
Southsea Beach & Common
Southsea 2 hrs
Relax on the shingle beach, walk along the promenade, or enjoy the open green space.
D-Day Story Museum
Southsea 2.5 hrs
Learn about the D-Day landings through immersive exhibits and personal accounts.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Portsmouth
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Portsmouth Port to London with BOMBAY Sapphire Distillery Experience on the way
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Standard tour
Isle of Wight - Day Tour from Portsmouth including Ferry Crossing
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Activity tour
Portsmouth Treasure Hunt The Mystery of Nelsons Stolen Diamonds
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Unstructured tour
Portsmouth To London Private Transfer Service
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Unstructured tour
Portsmouth International Port to Heathrow Airpot Transfer
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Standard tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Portsmouth
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Unstructured tour
Portsmouth to Heathrow Airport Private Transfer
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Activity tour
Portsmouth Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Portsmouth
Straight-line distance from the centre of Portsmouth.
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