Best hotels in Southampton
Doubletree Hilton Southampton
Bracken Place, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 3RB
Set back in wooded surroundings, the Doubletree Hilton is just minutes from Southampton Airport, sitting on the edge of the city centre. Rooms are light and airy, complete with modern amenities. The on-site restaurant is the perfect place to wind down after a day at Southampton Marina and there’s an on-site gym if you still have the energy.
Bitterne Park Hotel
2-4 Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FZ
This charming little hotel is situated just off the banks of the River Itchen, a bridge away from central Southampton. It’s the perfect choice for those who want a quieter stay within sight of the city hubbub. Rooms are pleasant and there are several expansive family rooms with space for the whole household.
Jurys Inn Southampton
Charlotte Place, Southampton, SO14 0TB
You’ll enjoy Jurys Inn Southampton’s prime location in the heart of central Southampton. This modern hotel overlooks the green lawns of East Park, ideal for enjoying a quiet morning in the city. An on-site restaurant and coffee bar will keep you feeling full and fresh ahead of a day’s sightseeing at the Quayside.
Best restaurants in Southampton
Ennio’s
Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AR
Once you’ve finished marvelling at the old Victorian warehouse setting, settle down for dinner at this popular Quayside restaurant. Traditional Italian fare is the order of the day and the menu makes best use of Southampton’s seaside location. Think delicious, fresh seafood dishes like steamed mussels and crisp baby squid.
Carnicero Steakhouse Restaurant & Bar
29 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ
Another wonderful seafood location, Carnicero blends locally sourced ingredients with Galician flare for a decidedly Mediterranean-inspired menu that packs plenty of punch. Sample any one of the stunning steak cuts prepared to perfection on the restaurant grill.
Piecaramaba!
30A Carlton Place, Southampton, SO15 2DX
Celebrate the good, old-fashioned British pie at this spot in the city’s Polygon district. Tuck into tasty parcels of all shapes and sizes, including classics like Bounty Hunter’s Chicken Pie and instant favourites like Mac to the Future.
Best things to do in Southampton
SeaCity Museum
Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7FY
Southampton is a city entwined with the sea. As one of the UK’s premier ports, this coastal location has a rich maritime history. Explore the stories of Southampton’s residents from bygone eras at the SeaCity Museum. Here you can learn about the departure of the Titanic and Southampton’s important to British seafaring past.
Port of Southampton
Southampton, SO15 0HT
The city port still functions today as an important entry and exit point for passenger and cargo vessels to and from the UK. The Port of Southampton has played a vital role in several key events from world history, which you can trace for yourself among the quays. The RMS Titanic set sail from these quiet waters on its doomed voyage in 1912. As did the Mayflower in 1620, the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World.
Solent Sky
Albert Road S, Southampton, SO14 3FR
As well as a seafaring past, Southampton has a great affinity for air travel. The city’s Solent Sky Museum is dedicated to the area’s aviation history. The legendary WWII Spitfire, the most iconic of Britain’s war machines was originally built nearby. Explore Spitfires and more at this family-friendly location.