Although Southampton might be best known for its ferry ports and docks, there is so much to do and discover in this Hampshire city. Not only is staying in Southampton a lot less expensive than renting an Airbnb or hotel room in the New Forest, you can also dine in great restaurants or discover some cute shops on the high street. But where should you stay in Southampton? We have put together a list of the absolute best Airbnbs in Southampton you should stay at on your next visit!
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Southampton Airbnbs - Quick Summary
- Best Airbnb Southampton is Large city centre apartment with secure parking with a score of 4.91/5 for $132 per night.
- Cheapest Airbnb in Southampton is Lush city centre balcony Apartment with Parking for $81 per night.
- Best Airbnb for large groups or families is Whitestar Southampton Central Staycation which can sleep 7 for $115 per night.
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Home Away From Home
For those looking for a home away from home, this two-bedroom apartment offers the perfect stay for anyone looking to explore Southampton. Both rooms are decked with king sized beds, ample space and attached bathrooms. Both the bathrooms are also spacious, have brand new finishes and refined interiors. The living room space shares the area with the pantry and dining space, which are in an open plan style. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, washer and a dryer, a microwave, a ‘Tassimo’ coffee machine and all the necessary pots, pans and dishware for cooking. All the spaces have plenty of light coming in, are furnished tastefully and definitely have character, which makes it a casual place for a stay but also but shabby, so you will feel like you went to a hotel but with all the privacy and comforts of a home. You will also find some welcome items such as tea/coffee, toiletries, and cleaning essentials upon your arrival.
- Elevator
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
Temptation II Luxury Yacht
If you are looking for a unique way of exploring Southampton, why not take to the waters? This luxury yacht accommodates 4 people, comprises two cabins both with attached bathrooms, a super king bed in the master cabin and two large beds in the other. On the lower deck, you will find an elegant lounge, comfortable and spacious, while on the upper deck you find a 4-seater alfresco dining option, along with a hot tub, with full privacy from the outside. The kitchen located in the galley is comparable to one found in a home, fully equipped with all the necessary amenities and an inside seating area as well. The yacht is perfect for any celebration or if you feel like pampering yourself and some friends. You can find any convenience found in a normal home as well as the unique experience of being out at sea. You will have easy access to all the most beautiful beaches in Southampton from this Airbnbn.
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Hot tub
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
Canute Studios Unit B
If you’re cozying up by yourself or are travelling with a friend or partner, this one bedroom studio is in dubiously designed for you. It is bright and airy, with plenty of space and well-designed interiors. As you enter the space you will go through a compact but fully equipped kitchen, with a dining table, oven, fridge with freezer, toaster, and kettle, nestled between a polished white cupboard. You then arrive at a large, comfortable, queen sized bed, almost bouncy to the eyes and guaranteed to give you a good night’s rest. At the edge of the room you will find a spacious writing table, with desk lamp, a professional seating chair and a TV fitted over it with direct view from the bed. The bathroom also has ample space and is fitted with all the necessary equipment. The apartment is also conveniently located near all modes of transport, air, rail and road.
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Heating
- Free street parking
Large city centre apartment with secure parking
Located in the center of the city, this apartment gives you easy access to the art, the culture and all the modes of transport.
Comprising two bedrooms, this apartment accommodates 4 people comfortably. You will enter into a voluminous, living room, with a large sofa and French windows streaming light in.
In the same space, designed in an open plan concept, is a beautiful kitchen, with light timber colored units and steel appliances. It is fully equipped to handle all your cooking needs, with an oven, a full-sized stove and microwave.
You will also find an elegant island unit that serves as a breakfast bar, as well as a compact dining table that stretches to fit up to 6 people. This entire space is also separable from the resting space.
The bedrooms are both spacious and well furnished, with one bedroom even fully convertible to an office space.
- Elevator
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
Unique and Stylish Apartment Close to Harbour
Located close to the harbour within a modern, fully secured apartment complex, this stylish stay is ideal for 2 people.
You enter into a simple living room, with large French windows that let plenty of light stream in, with an open plan kitchen, fully equipped with stove, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker and kitchen utensils, ready to host all your meals.
The room is also bright and spacious, with ample closet space and a king sized bed.
The bathroom is also modernly fitted and soothing, with a large rain shower and bathtub, decked in grey and white.
It is made for both business and leisure travelers, also comprising a washer, a dryer, iron and separate workstation.
The great location allows you to easily enjoy the surrounding restaurants and bars, as well as the prestigious Royal Yacht Club which are just a few steps from your stay.
At night you can stroll around the night harbour lights.
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Iron
- Hangers
- Heating
Whitestar Southampton Central Staycation
This cozy stay is located between the city center and the water side of Southampton, accommodating up to 7 people and near a number of restaurants, bars, Oxford Street and Ocean Village marina.
The living room, with two sofa beds, is minimally decorated with a touch of color, and French windows that let light in.
The two bedrooms are spacious and bright, well-furnished and able to accommodate your needs.
The second bedroom has a single bed and is equally well furnished. The dining space sits in the living room, and next to it is a well-equipped kitchen. It comprises an oven, a full sized fridge, cooking utensils, dishware, microwave, washing machine and also a clothes drying rack. You can also request a child’s travel cot and highchair if needed and be provided with a parking permit upon arrival.
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Travel cot
Smart Apartments - The Avenue
This stylish apartment makes for the ideal getaway for a group of 4 people.
You will enter to find yourself in an attractively designed space, with light from the large window bouncing off the white walls, beautiful suede sofas that stand out against the rest of the interiors and a wonderfully compact kitchen area.
The kitchen is fitted with modern amenities and allows you to enjoy a nice meal at home. You will find a trendy high table which serves as a dining table. The rooms are spacious, with ample closet space, one with a double bed and one bedroom with twin beds.
They both have large windows which make these nice and bright. The bathrooms are both well equipped, one comprising a bathtub as well.
The attention to detail will definitely add value to your stay, even the color schemes of the rooms have been picked to create a sense of calmness and rejuvenation.
- Elevator
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer – In unit
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Hangers
Lush city centre balcony Apartment with Parking
Walk in to a lovely, bright living room, and see straight out into the city of Southampton from this crafty apartment.
Very simply decorated, it has the essentials to make you feel at home, a comfortable leather sofa, a large TV if you want to lounge at home, a nice, designer dining table for that extra ‘oomph’ a space needs, and French windows that lead you into a little balcony from which to enjoy your morning coffee or late evening cocktail.
The bedrooms both consist of double beds, are bright and have cupboards for your storage.
The bathrooms are tastefully designed, simple but equipped with all the necessary amenities.
The kitchen is dainty and homey, equipped with all equipment from the oven, stove to an electric kettle and dishware and crockery.
You will feel right at home as you look out into the new and old historic part of the city and will also find Oxford Street, cruise and ferry terminals within a 5-minute walk.
- Elevator
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Central Location
Kudu- By Mjv Apartments
Located along the banks of River Itchen, you will be a short walk away from Southampton’s main attractions and the ferry and cruise ship terminals.
This luxurious apartment comfortably accommodates 6 people and adds that bit of grandeur to your vacation.
The living room is bright, with French windows facing the city and streaming light in.
The kitchen countertop and cabinets are covered in a marble finish which adds character and comprises all the necessary equipment to enable you to make all your favorite dishes.
The rooms, both bright and elegant, consist of a double bed and the other with twin beds.
The bathrooms are well fitted, with a shower and a tub, and comprise all the necessary amenities.
Business travelers can find broadband and a workspace available, with also a Bicycle storage area.
- Elevator
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
Sparkling Clean Goshen apartment
This minimal apartment accommodates 4 people and makes for the ideal stay as you sightsee around Southampton.
You first walk into an open plan kitchen and lounge space. Both made bright by the French windows and wooden floors.
The sofa is comfortable and faces the outside and the TV. The kitchen is fully equipped for making meals, consisting of an oven, a stove, a large fridge and a microwave.
The bedrooms are both spacious and bright and provide enough storage space for your travel needs.
The balcony is also spacious, making for a nice place to have your morning coffee or simply relax after a day out.
The neighborhood is calm and you will be close to Ocean Village, the Southampton city center and the Cruise ship docks.
- Elevator
- Free parking on premises
- Kitchen
- Wifi
- Dryer
- TV
- Dedicated workspace
- Washer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
Airbnb Name | Rating | Sleeps | Price | |
Home Away From Home | 5/5 | 4 | $134 | |
Temptation II Luxury Yacht | 4.98/5 | 4 | $405 | |
Canute Studios Unit B | 4.71/5 | 2 | $97 | |
Large city centre apartment with secure parking | 4.91/5 | 4 | $132 | |
Unique & Stylish Apartment Close to Harbour | 4.87/5 | 2 | $129 | |
Whitestar Southampton Central Staycation | 4.72/5 | 7 | $115 | |
Smart Apartments - The Avenue | 4.83/5 | 4 | $149 | |
Lush city centre balcony Apartment with Parking | 4.50/5 | 4 | $81 | |
Kudu- By Mjv Apartments | 4.79/5 | 6 | $158 | |
Sparkling Clean Goshen apartment | 4.58/5 | 4 | $135 |
Lieze Neven is a globetrotting travel writer and expat currently based in Nepal. With a passion for exploration, she has lived in Dubai, the UK, and Belgium, alongside her international teacher husband. Her parents live in France and she tries to visit Paris at least once a year. Together, they travel the world looking for the best hotels, experiences and food locations have to offer!