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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Portsmouth

4 stays · 0 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Portsmouth is a waterfront city on England's south coast, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Portsmouth suit several kinds of visit: families spending a few days at the Historic Dockyard and Southsea seafront, ferry passengers breaking a journey to France, Spain or the Isle of Wight, and people in the city for work or study who need a kitchen and some space for longer than a night or two.

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Where to stay in Portsmouth

The Hard and Portsmouth Harbour

  • first-time visitors
  • ferries
  • families

Wikivoyage defines The Hard as the area around the Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Harbour train and bus stations. Wikipedia says Portsmouth Harbour station has passenger-ferry links to Gosport and the Isle of Wight. It is the most convenient district for the dockyard, the Spinnaker Tower, and for anyone arriving by train or coach.

Old Portsmouth

  • history
  • couples
  • walking

Wikivoyage describes Old Portsmouth, also called Sallyport or Spice Island, as the area around the Anglican cathedral square and the Round Tower, with Camber Dock and the sea walls. Wikipedia names the Round Tower among the fortifications along the city's southern shore.

Southsea

  • seaside
  • families
  • longer stays

Wikipedia calls Southsea a seaside resort and residential area at the southern end of Portsea Island. It is dominated by Southsea Common, which Wikipedia says hosts annual events including carnivals, Christmas markets and Victorian festivals. Wikivoyage says Southsea Town Centre includes Palmerston, Elm, Marmion and Albert Roads, which is where everyday shops and cafes are found.

Stays in or near Southsea

City centre and Commercial Road

  • rail connections
  • business travel
  • shopping

Wikivoyage puts Portsmouth & Southsea station at the bottom of Commercial Road, and says it has trains from London Waterloo, Brighton, Southampton and Cardiff. That makes it practical for business visits and rail arrivals, with the harbour and Southsea reachable by bus or train; Wikivoyage notes you can travel between the harbour and the city centre by train.

Cosham

  • drivers
  • quieter stays

Wikipedia describes Cosham as a suburb on the northern mainland side of the city, with a railway station. It sits well north of the seafront and sights, so check how you would reach the centre by train or bus before booking.

Getting around Portsmouth

Wikipedia lists five railway stations: Hilsea, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour on Portsea Island, and Cosham on the mainland. South Western Railway runs to London Waterloo, Great Western Railway to Cardiff Central via Southampton, and Southern to Brighton and London Victoria. Wikipedia says the nearest airport is Southampton, 19.8 miles away, with a rail link needing a change, and gives Heathrow as 65 miles and Gatwick as 75 miles.

Wikipedia says local buses are run by Stagecoach South and First Hampshire & Dorset, and that Hovertravel runs from near Clarence Pier in Southsea to Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth International Port has ferry links to France, Spain and the Channel Islands, operated by Brittany Ferries and DFDS Seaways. Wikivoyage describes the city as compact and flat, and says it is easy to walk between most places.

Living in Portsmouth for longer

For a longer stay, Southsea Town Centre has shops along Palmerston, Elm, Marmion and Albert Roads according to Wikivoyage, and the seafront is next to it. Wikivoyage also notes that Portsmouth has a Park & Ride scheme with bus travel to the city centre and The Hard, and that Commercial Road is the main shopping and market street, home to the Cascades shopping mall.

Wikivoyage describes Portsmouth as a university city with a large student population. For planning a longer booking, see our long-stay checklist and advice on travelling with children. Larger bases elsewhere in England include London and Liverpool.

When to visit Portsmouth

Wikipedia describes a mild oceanic climate with more sunshine than most of the British Isles. Frosts are light and short-lived and snow is quite rare, while summer temperatures sometimes reach 30 degrees Celsius. Wikivoyage gives typical summer daytime maximums of around 22 degrees Celsius.

The official Visit Portsmouth site lists the Victorious Festival, with major acts on Southsea Common, every August. Wikivoyage describes it as an annual music festival. Check dates well before booking around it.

Wikivoyage notes that most of the city lies on Portsea Island, separated from the mainland by only a narrow stretch of water, and that the city has about four miles of seafront. It is also a university city with a large student population. Where you stay depends mainly on whether you want the harbour and attractions, the quieter old quarter, or the seaside resort of Southsea.

Long-stay tips for Portsmouth

Of the 4 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

4 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 90 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in England

Travelling further? See aparthotels in London, Liverpool, Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Nottingham and Birmingham.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Portsmouth?

The Hard suits the Historic Dockyard, ferries and trains, Old Portsmouth is quieter and historic, and Southsea suits seaside stays and longer visits.

Which airport is nearest to Portsmouth?

Wikipedia says Portsmouth's own airport closed and that Southampton Airport is the nearest, 19.8 miles away, with a South Western Railway connection that needs a change. Heathrow and Gatwick are 65 and 75 miles away respectively.

Can I get a ferry to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth?

Yes. Wikipedia says Portsmouth Harbour has passenger-ferry links to the Isle of Wight, with a car ferry nearby, and the operator Hovertravel runs a hovercraft between Southsea and Ryde.

When is the Victorious Festival?

The official Visit Portsmouth site lists it as an August event on Southsea Common. Check the festival's own website for current dates.

How many aparthotels are there in Portsmouth?

We currently list 4 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Portsmouth.

Do aparthotels in Portsmouth have kitchens?

4 of the 4 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Portsmouth have a washing machine?

3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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