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Boasting a garden and views of garden, The green house is a homestay set in a historic building in Portsmouth, 1.6 km from Eastney Beach. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

My four-night stay was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, Melissa greeted me with warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. I wholeheartedly recommend this place, especially for those travelling from outside the UK; you'll instantly feel at home. The room is beautifully adorned with thoughtful details that invite you to savour and appreciate. The charming back garden adds to the ambience, and the breakfast was delightful. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Melissa for everything and wish her all the best in life. Keep shining; you are a true inspiration.

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9.5
Exceptional
299 reviews
Price from
VND 2,268,487
per night

Cottage Grove Homestay rooms, a property with a garden, is set in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach, 2 km from Portsmouth Harbour, as well as 11 km from Port Solent. The property is around 29 km from Ageas Bowl, 30 km from Chichester Train Station and 30 km from Chichester Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eastney Beach is 1.7 km away.

Awesome hosts, cleanliness, they let US stay a little longer because it was raining outside. Shared bathroom was clean, you can make a coffee or a tea in your room.

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9.2
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
VND 2,252,283
per night

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.

Comfortable rooms with good beds. Huge kitchen and "living" room. A lot of facilities to be used like snooker table, table football and arcade games. Only a 20 minutes walk to downtown Portsmouth along a nice road.

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9.2
Superb
874 reviews
Price from
VND 2,633,065
per night

Situated 2.2 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent and 29 km from Ageas Bowl, The Ferryman Art Deco studios in central Southsea features accommodation set in Portsmouth. The property has garden and city views, and is 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eastney Beach is 1.4 km away.

Very nice, clean and colorful studio with everything what I needed. Comfortable bed, excellent WiFi. Very easy to check in and out. Friendly and helpful host who responded quickly. Good location.

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8.4
Very good
364 reviews
Price from
VND 3,486,988
per night

Featuring a garden, Maritime Pods is located in Portsmouth in the Hampshire region, 3.5 km from Mary Rose Museum and 10 km from Port Solent. The property is around 2 km from Spitbank Fort, 2.7 km from Portsmouth Cathedral and 2.9 km from HMS Warrior. Fratton Train Station is 1.1 km away.

Central, safe location; beautiful and well-appointed room; lovely, quiet back garden; responsive, flexible host

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8
Very good
188 reviews
Price from
VND 2,025,435
per night

Located in Portsmouth, 4.2 km from Mary Rose Museum, Esk Vale Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi and paid private parking. The property is set 11 km from Port Solent, 1.4 km from Spitbank Fort and 2.6 km from Portsmouth Cathedral. The guest house features family rooms.

I liked the hosts, their attitude to the guests. It is something that is very valuable for me.

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8.8
Fabulous
904 reviews
Price from
VND 1,782,382
per night

Blue Star House offers accommodation in the centre of Southsea, Portsmouth.

Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blue Star House offers free WiFi throughout the property.

Very cozy and comfy. The shared kitchen came in handy!

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8.2
Very good
629 reviews
Price from
VND 2,268,487
per night

Elphinstone HomeShare is located in Portsmouth, 1.7 km from Eastney Beach, 1.9 km from Portsmouth Harbour, as well as 11 km from Port Solent. It is set 1.2 km from Southsea Common Beach and offers a shared kitchen. Both parking on-site and free WiFi are accessible at the homestay.

Nice place and easy to get to somewhere. Bus stop is 3 minute walk , the location of these property near the shop and Bar easier to do everything .

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8
Very good
75 reviews
Price from
VND 1,296,278
per night

College Street Abode is set in Portsmouth, 500 metres from Mary Rose Museum, 400 metres from Portsmouth Harbour, and 11 km from Port Solent. It is situated 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach and features a shared kitchen. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Perfect location, just a couple of minutes walk from the historic dockyard and nautical attractions, also really close to walk across the road to Gunwharfe Keys, the ferry terminal, bus and train station. Secure parking is such a bonus and it's just a mile from the cross channel ferry terminal. The individual bedrooms are very clean, well appointed and comfortable. The public areas and kitchen are spacious, clean and with high quality furnishings and fittings. I highly recommend it and for me it will be the first place I book for not only an overnight stop but also a longer sightseeing trip. Great value accomodation.

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7.9
Good
202 reviews
Price from
VND 2,365,708
per night

Located in Portsmouth, 1.2 km from Eastney Beach and 2.1 km from Southsea Common Beach, Acapulco Rooms provides a restaurant and free WiFi. The property is around 2.4 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent and 29 km from Ageas Bowl. Southampton Cruise Terminal is 32 km from the guest house and Southampton Guildhall is 33 km away.

Rocky the bar man was very helpful and offered to carry my bags upstairs. All of the staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for me. Was a really lovely sweet room. Towels were provided too. Loved the little kitchen were I was able to make tea and coffee and microwave my evening meal. Everything was provided and was clean. Really happy atmosphere. I will definitely come back. At £37.50 it was a bargain!

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7.7
Good
462 reviews
Price from
VND 1,150,447
per night

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  • Esk Vale Guest House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 904 reviews

    Located in Portsmouth, 4.2 km from Mary Rose Museum, Esk Vale Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi and paid private parking.

    Luxury for budget price, would definitely stay again

  • Maritime Pods
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 189 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Maritime Pods is located in Portsmouth in the Hampshire region, 3.5 km from Mary Rose Museum and 10 km from Port Solent.

    The room, was spacious and the bed was comfortable

  • Elphinstone HomeShare
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 75 reviews

    Elphinstone HomeShare is located in Portsmouth, 1.7 km from Eastney Beach, 1.9 km from Portsmouth Harbour, as well as 11 km from Port Solent.

    スタッフのレスポンスが早くて丁寧です。全体的に綺麗で設備も整っています。シャワーやトイレも快適でした。

  • Double bedroom
    Breakfast options

    Offering a garden and garden view, Double bedroom is located in Portsmouth, 8.3 km from Port Solent and 26 km from Chichester Train Station.

  • City Euphoria Homestay
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 3 reviews

    City Euphoria Homestay, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Portsmouth, 700 metres from Portsmouth Harbour, 10 km from Port Solent, as well as 28 km from Ageas Bowl.

  • Budget Stays Near Gunwharf
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Portsmouth and only 1.2 km from Southsea Common Beach, Budget Stays Near Gunwharf features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Double Room With Gym Access

    Double Room With Gym Access is a beachfront property situated in Portsmouth, 3.7 km from Portsmouth Harbour and 8.3 km from Port Solent.

  • City Euphoria
    Breakfast options
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12 reviews

    City Euphoria is situated in Portsmouth, 600 metres from Mary Rose Museum, 700 metres from Portsmouth Harbour, as well as 10 km from Port Solent.

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  • Cottage Grove Homestay rooms
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 262 reviews

    Cottage Grove Homestay rooms, a property with a garden, is set in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach, 2 km from Portsmouth Harbour, as well as 11 km from Port Solent.

    Very friendly hosts. Our two dogs were very welcome.

  • The Ferryman Art Deco studios in central Southsea
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews

    Situated 2.2 km from Portsmouth Harbour, 11 km from Port Solent and 29 km from Ageas Bowl, The Ferryman Art Deco studios in central Southsea features accommodation set in Portsmouth.

    Clean , well laid out , practical , good location .

  • Doubled bedroom
    Budget options available

    Doubled bedroom is situated in Portsmouth, 8.3 km from Port Solent, 26 km from Chichester Train Station, and 26 km from Chichester Cathedral.

  • A Stylish Flat Offering a Private Bedroom Near Landmark of Portsmouth

    Featuring a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, A Stylish Flat Offering a Private Bedroom Near Landmark of Portsmouth can be found in Portsmouth, close to Mary Rose Museum and 2.2...

  • The Matisse
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews

    Situated 600 metres from Mary Rose Museum, 600 metres from Portsmouth Harbour and 10 km from Port Solent, The Matisse features accommodation located in Portsmouth.

    Clean and tidy. Bed comfortable Tea making facilties great

  • Boho Vibe Room Centrally Located in Portsmouth City
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews

    Situated 2.1 km from Southsea Common Beach, 600 metres from Mary Rose Museum and 700 metres from Portsmouth Harbour, Boho Vibe Room Centrally Located in Portsmouth City features accommodation set in...

  • Room in the centre of Portsmouth
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 12 reviews

    Room in the centre of Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth, 2.8 km from Southsea Common Beach, 3 km from Portsmouth Harbour, and 10 km from Port Solent.

  • MayDisc Long Stay Contractors Southsea Stays
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 98 reviews

    Located in Portsmouth, the recently renovated MayDisc Long Stay Contractors Southsea Stays provides accommodation less than 1 km from Eastney Beach and 2 km from Southsea Common Beach.

    Really nice room, good location, great value for money

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  • Private Room BeachFront Apartment
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Private Room BeachFront Apartment features accommodation with a balcony, around 1.8 km from Southsea Common Beach.

  • Ashbys Accommodation & Spa hire
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 874 reviews

    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.

    Very clean and all mod cons better then normal hotel

  • Blue Star House
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 629 reviews

    Blue Star House offers accommodation in the centre of Southsea, Portsmouth. Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

    Liked the whole set up felt very comfortable like home

  • College Street Abode
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 202 reviews

    College Street Abode is set in Portsmouth, 500 metres from Mary Rose Museum, 400 metres from Portsmouth Harbour, and 11 km from Port Solent.

    Location, cleanliness, everything you need is provided.

  • Albert Road Homestay
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 41 reviews

    Albert Road Homestay is set in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Southsea Common Beach, 2.1 km from Portsmouth Harbour, and 11 km from Port Solent.

    The size of the room, Staff relationship, Location,

  • The Coral Guest House Portsmouth & Southsea
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 19 reviews

    The Coral Guest House Portsmouth & Southsea, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is located in Portsmouth, 1.9 km from Eastney Beach, 2.8 km from Southsea Common Beach, as well as 3 km from...

  • Zoom
    Central location
    1.5
    Scored 1.5
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 25 reviews

    Located in Portsmouth, Zoom offers beachfront accommodation 2 km from Sword Sands Beach and provides various facilities, such as a private beach area, a garden and a tennis court.

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Homestays that guests love in Portsmouth

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 262 reviews
    Home stay was new to us, but Lee & Mel made us feel very welcome and were perfect hosts
    Ian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: VND 3,078,661
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 874 reviews
    Mubi & Steve were friendly and lovely hosts
    Harpreet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: VND 5,428,165
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    Great place for our short stay. It was about 15 minutes walking to the Historic dockyards. Alex was a great host, we received very detailed instructions before our arrival and we had everything we needed for our stay. Very clean and great communication!
    Lenka
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: VND 3,240,695
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 299 reviews
    Beeing a guest in a wonderful private home made this stay exeptional.
    Henrik
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 262 reviews
    Lovely friendly home Beautiful and clean Lovely hosts Close to all amenities
    Jacqueline
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 99 reviews
    Perfect size private parking and nice to have a garden. Facilities were great everything you could need for a home from home stay.
    Jodie
    Group
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews
    Lovely property great hosts
    Ben
    Family with young children
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 17 reviews
    Great location. Comfortable bed (for 2 only) Nice furniture and full kitchen. Easy check in and out Lovely host Warm
    Tatyana
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: VND 5,161,780
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,527 reviews
    Staff very friendly and helpful and supportive as we had a family bereavement and they were just lovely and they checked with us to make sure we were OK. The hotel beautiful and the locals were being Changed the work men were very accommodating to help us so we could be ready for the funeral.
    Adeline
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: VND 3,078,661
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 874 reviews
    We loved the look and feel and aesthetics of our room and the accommodation facilities overall! The spa area and options was amazing. The real gem was the friendly and welcoming reception from Steve. He is a great host!
    Silena
    Young couple

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