28 Deal & Discount hotels near Portsmouth, VA, US

Old Towne Portsmouth features peeks into the city’s past with the largest collections of historically significant homes between Alexandria, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina. For example, the Old Towne Emanual African Methodist Episcopal Church is the second-oldest building in Portsmouth! The Pass House, built in 1841, is also located in Old Towne. It was occupied by Union troops from 1862 to 1865. It’s named Pass House because it was also where federal officers would issue passes in the house’s basement for people to travel across the Elizabeth River.  When you travel to Portsmouth, make sure to take the self-guided tour through Cedar Grove Cemetery. The oldest city-owned cemetery in Portsmouth, Cedar Grove has the burial sites of civic, business, maritime, religious and military leaders. The historic district of Olde Towne Portsmouth also has more intriguing sites to see including the Portsmouth City Park and the Portsmouth City Railroad. In a single square mile, Olde Towne chronicles 300 years of history which you can learn about during the self-guided walking tour. If you need to rest your feet, take an Olde Towne horse and carriage ride through town!During your trip, you’ll also want to head to downtown Norfolk. A ferry boat can take you back and forth across the water between Norfolk and Portsmouth making it easy to explore these Virginia cities. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods or alongside Portsmouth’s famous seawall to enjoy this seafaring town. Hotels in Portsmouth are just minutes away from the nearest attraction where you can relax and step into Portsmouth’s past. When you book with Choice Hotels in Portsmouth, you will enjoy affordable rates and convenient locations to step into the past while enjoying the present. Book online now!