We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Portsmouth, UK. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, historic buildings, boutique hotels, boats, guest houses, romantic hotels and villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Villa.Delightful property. Great location. Set in Portsmouth, less than 1 km from Southsea Common Beach and 2.7 km from Eastney Beach, Luxury 2 bed Georgian Townhouse, Old Portsmouth offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property features garden and city views, and is 1.3 km from Mary Rose Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Portsmouth Harbour. The villa is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Activities such as windsurfing, cycling, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Guests at the villa can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Port Solent is 11 km from Luxury 2 bed Georgian Townhouse, Old Portsmouth, while Ageas Bowl is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This stylish and conveniently located accommodation option in Old Portsmouth is a luxury 2 bed Georgian townhouse. It showcases beautiful Georgian architecture and original features, providing a unique and elegant experience.
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Special seafront apartment is a beachfront property situated in Portsmouth, less than 1 km from Southsea Common Beach and 2 km from Eastney Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Portsmouth Harbour. The property offers sea views. Mary Rose Museum is 2.2 km from Special seafront apartment, while Port Solent is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This trendy and stylish beachfront apartment has breathtaking sea views. It is situated in a charming Victorian building and provides a spacious and impeccably clean top floor accommodation.
Holiday Home.Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Located in Portsmouth, 1 km from Eastney Beach and 3.4 km from Portsmouth Harbour, Pretty Victorian Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Port Solent. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Chichester Train Station is 27 km from the holiday home, while Chichester Cathedral is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 38 km from Pretty Victorian Cottage.Show full description
The charming Victorian Cottage is a delightful accommodation with a beautiful garden and patio. It is conveniently situated near the Southsea seafront and provides comfortable and cozy rooms.
Apartment.Charming. Great value. Popular among couples. Offering inner courtyard views, The Jazz Quarters, Southsea's hidden gem is an accommodation situated in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach and 3.1 km from Portsmouth Harbour. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, mini-golf, and free WiFi. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property is soundproof and is located 400 metres from Eastney Beach. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment can enjoy fishing and pub crawls nearby, or make the most of the garden. Port Solent is 12 km from The Jazz Quarters, Southsea's hidden gem, while Chichester Train Station is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The most charming, creative and cosy apartment in Portsmouth. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY. Soooo nice!
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Portsmouth and only 1.8 km from Southsea Common Beach, St Georges Balcony Suite features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment, set in a building dating from 1999, is 600 metres from Portsmouth Harbour and 10 km from Port Solent. The apartment with a balcony and city views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Mary Rose Museum. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Ageas Bowl is 28 km from the apartment, while Chichester Train Station is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 km from St Georges Balcony Suite.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Featuring a spa bath, Southsea Royale James Bond 3 bed Cool Penthouse, seafront parking is located in Portsmouth. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Eastney Beach. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portsmouth, like fishing. Southsea Common Beach is 2.1 km from Southsea Royale James Bond 3 bed Cool Penthouse, seafront parking, while Portsmouth Harbour is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED apartment in Portsmouth.
Guest House.Lively. Great value. Featuring a garden, Ashbys Accommodation & Spa hire is set in Portsmouth in the Hampshire region, 2.4 km from Mary Rose Museum and 7 km from Port Solent. Boasting a shared lounge, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 1.3 km from Portsmouth Cathedral and around a 19-minute walk from Spitbank Fort. Attractions in the area include HMS Warrior, 2.1 km away, or National Museum of the Royal Navy, situated 2.3 km from the property. All guest rooms are equipped with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hair dryer, while some units at the guest house also provide guests with a seating area. All units have a wardrobe. You can play table tennis and billiards at Ashbys Accommodation & Spa hire, and bike hire is available. The Ashbys Accommodation & Spa hire also offers indoor steam room and sauna / ice treatment as well as two outdoor hot tubs and an outdoor wood burning sauna all available to hire. HMS Victory is 2.4 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 26 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Highly elegant. Great location. Featuring free WiFi, Gunwharf Quays Harbour Apartments offers self-catering accommodation in Portsmouth. Mary Rose Museum is 600 metres away. Port Solent is 5 km from Gunwharf Quays Harbour Apartments. Private parking available on site. The accommodation is equipped with a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some units have a dining area and/or balcony. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer in every unit. Towels and bed linen are provided. Southampton Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ELEGANT apartments in Portsmouth. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Apartment.Lively. Great bar. Facing the seafront, Ashbys Deluxe Studios & Spa hire is an apartment featuring a 4-star accommodation in Portsmouth. It has a garden, shared lounge and parking on-site. With free WiFi, this apartment features a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property features garden views and is 1.4 km from Eastney Beach and 2.5 km from Portsmouth Harbour. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Southsea Common Beach. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment. Port Solent is 12 km from Ashbys Deluxe Studios & Spa hire, while Ageas Bowl is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most LIVELY apartment in Portsmouth. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. 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. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. Each room boasts a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. The Florence House Hotel offers varied dining options including The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant open for lunch and dinner and The Garden for indoor and outdoor dining. It is housed within a lovingly restored Edwardian house that has retained many original features. Florence House Hotel is the first hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than a 10-minute drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre and Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes away by car.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Stylish. Popular among couples. 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 is required. Each room has its own unique style and a modern en suite bathroom. A full à la carte cooked breakfast is served each morning indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Vegan friendly toiletries, tea/ coffee making facilities and free Wifi are all provided in each room. The Florence Gardens Hotel offers a popular Gastro Pub and Restaurant The Florence Arms all year round for lunch and evening dining. An outdoor restaurant The Garden is also open over Spring and Summer. Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is just over a mile from the Gunwharf Quays and the Dockyard. The Florence Gardens Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is around 35 minutes’ drive from the cathedral cities of Chichester and Winchester. Hayling Island and Fareham can both be reached within 13 miles. The New Forest National Park lies 35 miles to the west.Show full description
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Portsmouth.
Apartment. The Vineyard (Home of the think pod), a property with a garden, is located in Portsmouth, 2.1 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent, as well as 29 km from Ageas Bowl. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2 km from Southsea Common Beach. The apartment is located on the ground floor and comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eastney Beach is 1.5 km away. The property has an outdoor dining area. Chichester Train Station is 30 km from the apartment, while Chichester Cathedral is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 km from The Vineyard (Home of the think pod).Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and sea view, Battery House is set in Portsmouth, 2.8 km from Eastney Beach and 1.4 km from Portsmouth Harbour. The property is around 1.5 km from Mary Rose Museum, 11 km from Port Solent and 29 km from Ageas Bowl. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Southsea Common Beach is 700 metres away. The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 5 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portsmouth, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Chichester Train Station is 30 km from Battery House, while Chichester Cathedral is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Popular among couples. 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. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. A Full a la carte breakfast is served each morning. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required. Each room boasts a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. The Somerset House Hotel offers two full service restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining area in their garden space with woodfire grill, pizza oven including varied vegetarian and vegan options. Year round dining is offered at The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant steps away from the property. Somerset House Boutique Hotel is the second hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than 10 minutes' drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre and Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes' away by car.Show full description
Apartment.Historic. Great views. Popular among women. No 14 is set in Portsmouth, 1.8 km from Southsea Common Beach, 600 metres from Mary Rose Museum, and 500 metres from Portsmouth Harbour. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Chichester Train Station is 29 km away and Chichester Cathedral is 29 km from the apartment. The apartment with a terrace and city views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Port Solent is 10 km from the apartment, while Ageas Bowl is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 36 km from No 14.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring a spa bath, Beautiful 4 Bed Portsmouth Home Bright & Modern with Garden & Free Parking & Spa Bath & Fully Equiped Kitchen Perfect For Work or The Family is located in Portsmouth. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. Portsmouth Harbour is 11 km from Beautiful 4 Bed Portsmouth Home Bright & Modern with Garden & Free Parking & Spa Bath & Fully Equiped Kitchen Perfect For Work or The Family, while Chichester Train Station is 23 km away. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.1 km from Port Solent. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. After a day of windsurfing, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Located just 3.7 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 3 Bed Spacious Stylish House, Central Portsmouth Sleeps 6, Parking - By Blue Puffin Stays provides accommodation in Portsmouth with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. The property is around 9.3 km from Port Solent, 26 km from Chichester Train Station and 26 km from Chichester Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Sword Sands Beach is 2.4 km away. The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Ageas Bowl is 27 km from the holiday home, while Southampton Cruise Terminal is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Southampton, 35 km from 3 Bed Spacious Stylish House, Central Portsmouth Sleeps 6, Parking - By Blue Puffin Stays, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Portsmouth, the recently renovated Modern Townhouse 3-BR, Sleeps 8, Central Location by Blue Puffin Stays features accommodation 1.2 km from Eastney Beach and 3.8 km from Portsmouth Harbour. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. The unit has soundproofing and a bath. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Port Solent is 13 km from Modern Townhouse 3-BR, Sleeps 8, Central Location by Blue Puffin Stays, while Chichester Train Station is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Southampton, 38 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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