Book the best places to stay close to the cruise ship and ferry terminals of Southampton UK. It’s one of the UK’s busiest and most important sea and ferry ports and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry.
Southampton is the capital for cruises in the UK and home to some of the finest cruise lines in the world. As more and more cruise lines bring bigger and bigger ships to Southampton the port is now on course to become one of the biggest cruise ship hubs in Europe.
Major Cruise Lines depart from the docks like P&O, Cunard, Royal Caribbean International ( RCL ), Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises. The fifth terminal is been used by MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Going on cruise ? There is a good choice of hotels within easy reach of all cruise ship terminals. Some properties are located within walking distance of the port terminal.
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SO14 3DJ, Southampton, 28 Oxford Street
Located in Southampton city centre, this inn was... read more
GBP 189
SO15 1RA, Southampton, 9 West Quay Road
In the heart of the city, opposite Southampton... read more
GBP 105
SO40 4WU, Southampton, Hythe Road
In a quiet, rural location, the The Pilgrim... read more
GBP 150
SO14 2NA, Southampton, 26 High Street
Situated on the High Street, this grade II... read more
GBP 63
SO17 1XP, Southampton, 42-44 The Avenue
This privately-run hotel is a short walk from... read more
GBP 94
SO14 2AR, Southampton, Town Quay Road
Opposite the Red Funnel ferry terminal and just... read more
GBP 205
SO15 1AG, Southampton, West Quay Road
With a stunning glass atrium and impressive spa,... read more
GBP 149
SO15 1RA, Southampton, 1 West Quay Road
In Southampton’s centre, Novotel looks over the port... read more
GBP 149
SO14 0TB, Southampton, Charlotte Place
Overlooking East Park, Leonardo Hotel Southampton has a... read more
GBP 105
SO15 5DL, Southampton, 25 Landguard Road
Hunters Lodge Guest House is a 15-minute walk... read more
GBP 78
SO15 1RA, Southampton, 3 West Quay Road
With free Wi-Fi on site, ibis budget Southampton... read more
GBP 76
SO15 5DP, Southampton, 44 Landguard Road
Located in Southampton with The Mayflower Theatre and... read more
GBP 80
SO15 8NY, Southampton, 206 Regents Park Rd
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Regent... read more
GBP 100
SO15 2BP, Southampton, 33-35 The Polygon
Situated within 400 metres of The Mayflower Theatre... read more
GBP 60
SO15 2BP, Southampton, 37 The Polygon
Attractively set in the centre of Southampton, Abbey... read more
GBP 70
SO14 3BQ, Southampton, Queen's Terrace 1-8
Featuring a fitness centre and a shared lounge,... read more
GBP 175
SO14 3BQ, Southampton, Queen's Terrace 31
Offering free WiFi and city views, 31 Queens... read more
GBP 500
SO15 5AE, Southampton, 81 Hill Lane
Conveniently situated in the centre of Southampton, ARCHES... read more
GBP 59
SO16 4AX, Southampton, 3 Cotswold Road
Home accommodation is located in Southampton and provides... read more
GBP 55
SO15 5DL, Southampton, 19 Landguard Road
Set in Southampton, less than 1 km from... read more
GBP 55
SO15 1BA, Southampton, Harbour Parade
Ideally set in the centre of Southampton, Moxy... read more
GBP 145
SO14 7ED, Southampton, 1 portland street
Located in the centre of Southampton, PS APARTMENTS... read more
GBP 76
SO15 3FH, Southampton, 137 Shirley Road
Set in Southampton and within 1.1 km of... read more
GBP 59
SO18 1FX, Southampton, 2-4 Cobden Avenue
Situated in Southampton and within 3.8 km of... read more
GBP 68
SO14 3TP, Southampton, Channel Way
Situated in the centre of Southampton, 2.4 km... read more
GBP 119
SO15 2LH, Southampton, 82 Northlands Road
Situated in Southampton, 1.4 km from Southampton Guildhall,... read more
GBP 100
SO14 3GN, Southampton, Whitestar Place
Situated in Southampton and only 1.2 km from... read more
GBP 227
SO15 2HH, Southampton, 64 Wilton Avenue
Attractively located right in the heart of Southampton,... read more
GBP 207
SO15 8RR, Southampton, 205 Waterhouse Lane
Situated in Southampton and with The Mayflower Theatre... read more
GBP 59
SO15 5RR, Southampton, Hill Lane
Set in the centre of Southampton, 1 km... read more
GBP 99
SO15 3FY, Southampton, 13 Foundry Ln
Newly refurbished to a very high standard, Simply... read more
GBP 135
SO15 0SB, Southampton, 18 Whitehouse Gardens
Set in Southampton, 3.7 km from Southampton Guildhall... read more
GBP 441
SO15 2EY, Southampton, 4 Carlton Crescent
Situated conveniently in the centre of Southampton, No.4... read more
GBP 287
SO15 4JE, Southampton, 4 King George's Avenue
Located in Southampton and with The Mayflower Theatre... read more
GBP 59
SO15 5TX, Southampton, Hill Lane
Whole flat close to common park & city... read more
GBP 108
One of the most popular hotels within close distance of the ship terminals is 3 star rated Novotel Southampton. This modern hotel looks out over the port and is situated in the city centre, nearby the Central Rail Station.
Another popular and cheap place to stay is three star Jurys Inn Southampton. Jurys Inn is located in the city centre overlooking East Park, within easy reach of all port terminals.
Also a very cheap accommodation is low budget 2 star The Star Hotel, situated on High Street. This cheaper hotel is set in a historical part of the city, not far from the Port and the docks, with ferries to the Isle of Wight.
Other cheaper accommodations include Park Hotel, Mercure Dolphin Hotel and Premier Inn City Centre.
For a more luxurious accommodation, we can recommend you 4 star luxury The De Vere Grand Harbour. This deluxe hotel has a great location right on the waterfront, ideally placed nearby the ferry and cruise terminals.
One of the best hotels offering 5 star guest accommodation around the port is exclusive The White Star Tavern, located on cosmopolitan Oxford Street, in the city’s historic maritime district.
It’s a natural deep water port and able to accommodate the world’s largest cruise liners. The majority of cruises go to the Baltic’s, Canary Islands, Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean.Round trip cruises are also available transatlantic to the USA, Caribbean, around Africa or even a World Cruise.
The Terminals are located south of the city centre. Currently there are 4 cruise terminals which are the Mayflower, City, Ocean and Queen Elizabeth cruise terminals. There is a large choice of hotels near the docks of Port Southampton. The new fifth terminal has been earmarked for MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Location — The cruise Port of Southampton has four terminals, all close to the city centre :
# The Mayflower Terminal is home to P&O Cruises fleet of ships including Ventura, Arcadia, Oceana, Oriana, Aurora and Artemis. Ships set sail from berth 106.
# The City Terminal in the Western Docks.
# The Queen Elizabeth II Terminal at the docks is home Cunard’s fleet of ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise lines and Carnival UK brands, P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises also use this terminal.
# Ocean Terminal is the newest cruise terminal at the docks. This terminal is located at Dock Gate 4 (Eastern Docks). Used by P&O cruises and Cunard Line.
Port of Southampton
More Information — www.southamptonvts.co.uk
Air Connections : Southampton International Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city and is convenient for the M27 and M3. The airport has its own railway station, Southampton Parkway, which is on the main London line.
The city is located around 65 miles from London Heathrow Airport. There are direct coach services from Heathrow’s central bus station to Southampton. There are no direct train services, but a RailAir coach shuttles between Heathrow’s terminals and Woking Station, connecting with frequent trains out of London’s Waterloo station to Southampton.
The city is situated is around 90 miles from London Gatwick Airport. There are broadly hourly direct train services from Gatwick to Southampton taking two hours. There is also a cheaper but slower indirect coach option by National Express. By private hire motor transport the journey will take around 100 minutes.
Find rooms around the ferry docks and harbour in the UK. Some offer family rooms, restaurant, free shuttle transportation, internet access nearby Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Fred Olsen, Cunard Cruises, Norwegian Line, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises.
