STAY NEAR PORTSMOUTH, NH
Experience the Best of the Seacoast from Historic Kittery Foreside.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, attending a show at The Music Hall, exploring Market Square, or simply enjoying a weekend on the Seacoast, Water Street Inn offers a peaceful boutique stay just minutes from downtown Portsmouth.
WHY CHOOSE WATER STREET INN?
A Boutique Alternative to Staying Downtown
When planning a visit to Portsmouth, many travelers assume they need to stay downtown. But just across the Memorial Bridge, historic Kittery Foreside offers a quieter, more relaxed experience without sacrificing convenience.
Located less than a mile from downtown Portsmouth, Water Street Inn gives guests the opportunity to enjoy both communities during one stay. Spend your mornings exploring local cafés and shops in Kittery Foreside, walk across the bridge for lunch or dinner in Portsmouth, then return to complimentary parking and the comfort of a peaceful boutique inn.
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Skip downtown parking garages and leave your car at the inn.
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Downtown Portsmouth is about a 13-minute walk from our front door.
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Nine individually designed guest rooms inside a beautifully restored historic inn.
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Enjoy the restaurants and shops of both Kittery Foreside and Portsmouth during one stay.
LOCATION
Minutes From Portsmouth's Most Popular Attractions
Whether you're visiting for a weekend getaway, concert, wedding, or business trip, Water Street Inn keeps Portsmouth's most popular attractions close by.
Market Square: Walk 13 min | Drive 5 min
Prescott Park: Walk 18 min | Drive 6 min
The Music Hall: Walk 15 min | Drive 5 min
Strawbery Banke Museum: Walk 20 min | Drive 6 min
Portsmouth Waterfront: Walk 20 min | Drive 5 min
KITTERY FORESIDE
Discover Historic Kittery Foreside
One of the best parts of staying at Water Street Inn is that your vacation begins the moment you arrive.
Walk to locally owned cafés, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and waterfront parks throughout historic Kittery Foreside before heading across the bridge to explore downtown Portsmouth.
Many guests tell us they love experiencing both destinations without needing to move their car.
REVIEWS
What Guests love Most
"Perfect location! We left our car parked and walked into Portsmouth every day."
“We loved being just a short walk in either direction from the vibrant energy of historic downtown Portsmouth and the wonderful shops and restaurants of Kittery. Truly the best of both worlds."
"Quiet, charming, and only minutes from downtown Portsmouth."
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you walk to downtown Portsmouth?
Yes. Downtown Portsmouth is approximately a 13-minute walk from Water Street Inn via the Memorial Bridge.
Is parking included?
Yes. Complimentary onsite parking is included with every stay.
Is it better to stay in Kittery or Portsmouth?
Many guests enjoy staying in Kittery Foreside because they can easily explore downtown Portsmouth while enjoying complimentary parking, a quieter setting, and the charm of a boutique inn.
Is Water Street Inn close to The Music Hall?
Yes. The Music Hall is approximately a five-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from the inn.
Is Water Street Inn dog friendly?
Select rooms welcome dogs. Please visit our Rooms page or contact us for current availability and policies.
Stay Close to Portsmouth Without Staying Downtown
Enjoy the charm of historic Kittery Foreside, complimentary parking, and easy access to everything Portsmouth has to offer.