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Portsmouth tourist guide - hotels and services

Portsmouth has a long, interesting and rich naval past, as it is the base of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. There's an abundance of heritage in both the city itself and at the port area. The city of Portsmouth is situated on England's pretty south coast and boasts plenty of natural beauty, lovely scenery, appeal and charm.

Travellers who visit the city have the option to explore sights such as castles, forts, museums and historic ships. Beaches are also available nearby for those who wish to sunbath or swim.

The star attraction in the city of Portsmouth is the Historic Ships exhibition. This exhibit is focused on three renowned naval crafts. Other attractions of maritime interest feature the Royal Marines Museum, tours of a modern and highly advanced day frigate, the D-Day Museum and Submarine World.

Forts of historical importance include Southsea Castle, Spitbank Fort, Fort Widley and the ancient Portchester Castle. The Round and Square Towers can be found at the quaint Old Portsmouth district.

Many dining establishments, night spots, traditional English pubs and a traditional promenade along the sea can all be found in the popular Southsea area. Culture buffs also have the option to visit cultural venues such as art centres and theatres.

Hotels in Portsmouth

There are several respected hotel chains represented in the city of Portsmouth such as Marriott, Holiday Inn and the famed Hilton. There are also plenty of budget-priced local bed-and-breakfasts and guesthouses including Victoria Court and Hamilton House. At Portsmouth harbour, you can't miss the Langston on Hayling Island, which is very sought after, and the prestigious Solent Hotel and Spa in Wareham is a luxurious four-star rated establishment.

Portsmouth is one of the busiest and biggest cities located in the southwest of England. The city's ferry port provides the chief departure point for navigations to the Isle of Wight. Although the ferry terminal is busy, the majority of travellers do not stay for long in the city. Nonetheless, Portsmouth has a quality selection of hotel establishments and other types of accommodation facilities, but it's lacking in reputation as a holiday destination, not being one of the premier south coast destinations.