Holiday rentals in Southampton, the United Kingdom

Southampton has a booming nightlife that includes a variety of traditional pubs, nightclubs, and chic bars for everyone to enjoy. Southampton holiday rentals around Bugle street, like Perfect accommodation for Business and Leisure, will have you positioned close to the local gem, Duke of Wellington, which is a traditional old alehouse that sits on the remains of old Norman vaults. This destination is popular with many history buffs looking for a pint. Heading further north towards Bevois Valley, you’ll find local attractions like The Hobbit, which is a popular venue for many students due to its Tolkien theme that boasts Hobbit cocktails and drinks, as well as themed foods. The Hobbit also offers a large outdoor seating area and regular live music, making it a great venue for larger gatherings and group entertainment. For the clubbers among you, make your way to London Road between Inner Avenue and The Polygon to dance the night away at Junk Club, a modern and trendy club known for top-name DJs and a mix of R&B and dance music.

If you’re travelling with your kids and looking for the best places to go for the whole family to enjoy, you’ll find a host of places and activities in Southampton. Book your Southampton holiday rental around Ocean Village and make your way to Solent Sky, a local museum of planes and aviation history, with a special focus on the Supermarine aircraft company. Closer to the city centre of Southampton, you’ll find an array of activities including places like Bargate, a medieval gateway looming over the streets that was constructed in Norman times and once served as the main gateway to the city. Further north, close to Eastleigh, you’ll want to check out TeamSport Go Karting Southampton and spend the afternoon racing around one of the multi-level tracks and test your skills against each other.

Holiday rentals give you and your family the option of dictating your own holiday and spending time preparing meals, exploring the local produce, and sharing quality time that you often don’t get at hotels. There’s also the added benefit of being more spacious than many hotel options. Southampton General Market is a popular offering in the city and a great place to head to with the family to stock up on some local produce, especially during the third week. Being in a self-catering home, you can take this produce home and cook up your meals. You’ll find an array of supermarkets and local food stores in and around Southampton. Holiday rentals in Southampton near Ocean Village will have you close to Co-op Food, a supermarket chain focused on ethical practices. Staying in places like The Precinct means being close to supermarkets with free parking and an outdoor garden and dining area that you wouldn’t get in most hotels. You also have the added benefit of accommodating everyone in one house with ample space and amenities, unlike hotel rooms where you’re likely to be separated, or worse, cramped.

On average, people book holiday rentals in Southampton for stays of around 2 nights.

Around £80 per night is the typical cost of a holiday apartment in Southampton - note that if you are booking an apartment for a larger group or require more rooms and facilities in your rental, the price will likely be higher.

The cheapest month to rent a holiday apartment in Southampton is usually July. The cost of your apartment or rental property can be around 48% cheaper in July vs. the high season.

City Centre is the classic choice for holiday rentals in Southampton, though recently many users have found good rental properties in Portswood too.

As of May 2025, there are 886 operators available to choose from for hotels in Southampton.

Prices for hotels in Southampton are refreshed on a daily basis.