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The 3 best hotels in Portsmouth.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Portsmouth, United States: Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG (budget), Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown (best value) and The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Portsmouth by IHG8.0/10 · €109 / nightBest ValueHampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown8.9/10 · €162 / nightUpscale alternativeThe Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown8.6/10 · €184 / night
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Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG, Portsmouth
Budget
8.0€109 / night

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG

★★★300 Woodbury Avenue

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.0/10 from 351 guest reviews
  • 5.0 km to New Castle, New Hampshire
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
351 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.3Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayRoom Cleanliness: Clean, well-maintained, and recently renovated.
  • Breakfast: Tasty à la carte dishes, but no buffet option is available.
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 351 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €108.86 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €108.86/night versus a sample median of €154.76/night (30% below the median).
  • Location: Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Address: 300 Woodbury Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown, Portsmouth
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€162 / night

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

★★★23 Portwalk Place

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.9/10 from 540 guest reviews
  • 3.8 km to New Castle, New Hampshire
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
540 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
  • Value: Room rates are considered fair, though parking fees are frequently cited as high.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 540 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €162.23/night versus a sample median of €154.76/night.
  • Location: Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Address: 23 Portwalk Place. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown, Portsmouth
Upscale alternative
8.6€184 / night

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown

★★★★40 Court Street

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 8.6/10 from 495 guest reviews
  • 3.6 km to New Castle, New Hampshire
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
495 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants, and the waterfront in the historic district.
  • Room Cleanliness: Often spotless, though some guests found dust, trash, or missed housekeeping services.
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 495 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €184.44/night versus a sample median of €154.76/night.
  • Location: Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Address: 40 Court Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: New Castle, New Hampshire, Fort McClary, Fort William and Mary

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Portsmouth

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

300 Woodbury Avenue

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG · 5.0 km to New Castle, New Hampshire

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

23 Portwalk Place

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown · 3.8 km to New Castle, New Hampshire

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Upscale alternative

40 Court Street

The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown · 3.6 km to New Castle, New Hampshire

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeNew Castle, New Hampshire · Fort McClary · Fort William and Mary

Portsmouth hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Portsmouth by IHG300 Woodbury Avenue38.0 (351)€109
Best ValueHampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown23 Portwalk Place38.9 (540)€162
Upscale alternativeThe Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown40 Court Street48.6 (495)€184

Questions about hotels in Portsmouth

What is the best budget hotel in Portsmouth?
Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG (300 Woodbury Avenue): 8/10 · 351 reviews · €109 / night · Guests say: “Room Cleanliness: Clean, well-maintained, and recently renovated.”
What is the best value hotel in Portsmouth?
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown (23 Portwalk Place): 8.9/10 · 540 reviews · €162 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Portsmouth?
The Hotel Portsmouth - Downtown (40 Court Street): 8.6/10 · 495 reviews · €184 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to downtown shops, restaurants, and the waterfront in the historic district.”
Where should I stay in Portsmouth?
Our three picks are in 300 Woodbury Avenue, 23 Portwalk Place, 40 Court Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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