Places to Stay Near a Train Station in Portsmouth

What's on offer near a station around Portsmouth

BritStays currently lists 41 places to stay near a train station in the Portsmouth area. All 41 are listed as cottages, and all 41 are also near a bus stop. If you want to leave the car at home, or arrive by rail and get about by bus, every stay here is set up for that.

If you're driving an electric car, 38 of the 41 have EV charging nearby. That leaves three without it, and two of the examples below are among them, so check the facilities list before you book.

Where the stays are

The stays are spread unevenly:

• Portsmouth: 18
• Hayling Island: 10
• Ryde and Seaview: 7
• Sandown: 4
• Bembridge: 1
• Fareham: 1

Portsmouth has the widest choice, which helps if your dates are fixed. Hayling Island gives you a decent selection with an island setting. Ryde and Seaview, Sandown and Bembridge together make up a dozen stays, so it's worth searching them as one group. Fareham has a single listing.

Which stays suit which trip

Couples and solo travellers. Gunwharf Quays Apartments in Portsmouth make up a large share of the smaller stays. You can choose from:

• No.1 The Studio 'A', which sleeps 2
• The One Bedroom 'A' and 'B', each sleeping 2
• The One Bedroom Balcony View 'A' and 'B', each sleeping 2

All of these list EV charging nearby as well as the station and bus stop. If you'd prefer something away from the city, Moles Leap in Bembridge sleeps 3. It doesn't list EV charging, so it suits you best if you're coming by train or don't need to charge.

Small families or two couples. The Gunwharf Quays two-bedroom apartments each sleep 4. There's The Two Bedroom 'A' and 'B', plus The Two Bedroom Balcony View 'A' and 'B'. Because there are several near-identical options, you have a better chance of finding one free on your dates. For a little more room, The Lodge in Portsmouth and Boutique Gathering House in Fareham each sleep 6.

Larger families and groups. Serena in Ryde and Seaview sleeps 7. Downedge in Sandown sleeps 13, the most of any example here. Downedge is near a station and bus stop but doesn't list EV charging, so plan around that if you're driving electric.

Dog owners. The facility data for this set doesn't show which stays accept dogs. Don't assume either way. Check the individual listing, or ask the owner before you book.

Coast or town?

The facts we hold don't describe each area's setting in detail. The place names give you a broad steer, though. Portsmouth suits a city-based break. The Gunwharf Quays apartments in particular put you in town with the station and buses close by. Hayling Island, Ryde and Seaview, Sandown and Bembridge are worth a look if you'd rather base yourself somewhere smaller. Fareham is an option if you want to be outside the city centre.

Things to do once you're there

Places on our attractions list near this region include:

• City Museum in Portsmouth, an easy choice if you're staying in town.
• Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, good for a family day out.
• Brading Railway Heritage Centre on the Isle of Wight, a fitting pick for anyone who has chosen a stay for its rail links.
• Isle of Wight Glass Museum and Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum, both on the Isle of Wight.
• Bognor Regis Museum and Haslemere Educational Museum, both listed under Chichester, for a day trip further afield.

Opening times and travel times aren't in our data. Check each attraction directly before you set off, especially if you're relying on trains and buses.

When to book

Base your timing on how much choice there is for the stay you want:

• Groups: book early. Downedge is the only large example here at 13 guests, and Serena is next at 7. If one of them suits you, there may not be a like-for-like alternative.
• Single listings: Bembridge and Fareham each have just one stay. If you've set your heart on either area, book as soon as your dates are firm.
• Couples with flexible dates: Portsmouth's 18 stays, including the cluster of Gunwharf Quays studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, give you more room to shop around and compare.
• EV drivers: confirm charging is listed, as three of the 41 stays don't have it nearby.
• Dog owners: ask about pets before paying a deposit.

Whichever stay you choose, check the full listing for access, parking and house rules before you book.