Best places to stay in Southampton
Ocean Village, located at Southampton’s southern tip, is a modern development that has sprung up in recent years around the bustling marina. Boasting waterside views and great amenities, it makes an ideal base for a stay. A short walk away is the city centre, the heart of the action, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs aplenty. The northern end of this area around Guildhall Square is known as the Cultural Quarter, home to live music venues, museums and galleries. The city centre is also handy for the railway station, which lies just west.
Where to stay to be near the popular attractions
Southampton city centre, which revolves around the main thoroughfares of High Street and Above Bar Street, is home to many of its biggest attractions. Here you’ll find Tudor House & Garden, a listed building and informative museum, as well as the hands-on fun of the SeaCity Museum, which teaches visitors about Southampton’s links with RMS Titanic. The area is also home to the striking medieval structures of Bargate and the town walls. Footie fans will appreciate the proximity to St Mary’s, home to Southampton’s Premier League football team, which is just a 20-minute walk from the centre.
Where to stay with your family in Southampton
Kids will love staying in Ocean Village, where they can marvel at the glamorous yachts in the marina. There are plenty of attractions here to keep them amused all day long, including InJoy, an activity centre with soft play, climbing and trampolining, and Solent Sky, a collection of 20 vintage aircraft that will leave little ones captivated. Alternatively, the city centre has tons to do for families, not least the Central Parks, a chain of green spaces covering 52 acres with a skate park, mini-golf and an epic play area. Moxy Southampton has family rooms (queen bed plus sofa bed) in a great location.
Where to find cheap hotels in Southampton
As well as being convenient for travel, the area around the train station is the perfect place to look for a budget hotel in Southampton. Ibis Southampton Centre has doubles from just £48 per night and offers an on-site bar, café and restaurant. Next door, Novotel Southampton is a bargain from £72/night given its amenities, which include a fully equipped gym, heated indoor pool and sauna. If stepping out of the door and straight onto the high street is what you’re after, Travelodge Southampton Central does just that from £74/night, with the old city walls practically within touching distance.
Where to stay as a solo traveller
Solo travellers in search of a Southampton hotel are sure to love the concept of room2 Southampton Hometel: the comfort and flexibility of home combined with the best aspects of a hotel. In addition to a comfy king-size bed, every room comes with a fully equipped kitchen so you can whip something up for yourself – and if that’s not your bag, you can always order a takeaway to the room. With stunning views of Queens Park and the harbour, perfectly poised between the city centre and Ocean Village, it’s a no-brainer if you’re visiting the city solo.
