About Brighton
Brighton is the UK's most famous seaside city: pebble beach, Palace Pier, the Royal Pavilion and the Lanes. It has a strong LGBTQ+ scene, great food and independent shops. Easy train links from London make it a popular day trip and weekend destination.
Top attractions in and around Brighton
- Brighton Palace Pier
- Royal Pavilion
- The Lanes
- British Airways i360
- Brighton Beach
- North Laine
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Booth Museum of Natural History
- Sea Life Brighton
- Devil's Dyke
Getting there
Main train station: Brighton (London Victoria/London Bridge ~1h; Thameslink to St Pancras)
Airport(s): Gatwick (direct train ~30m)
Brighton station is a short walk from the seafront and Lanes.
Top 10 hotels in Brighton
The Grand Brighton
97-99 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
Iconic seafront hotel with spa, dining and sea views.
Hotel du Vin Brighton
2-6 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD
Boutique hotel in the Lanes with bistro and courtyard.
The Brighton Harbour Hotel
64 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 4NA
Seafront hotel with rooftop bar and seafood restaurant.
Artist Residence Brighton
33 Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2GG
Boutique hotel with artist-designed rooms and café.
myhotel Brighton
17 Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE
Design-led hotel with yoga room and Asian-inspired style.
The Old Ship Hotel
King's Road, Brighton BN1 1NR
Historic seafront hotel, one of Brighton's oldest.
Blanch House
17 Atlingworth Street, Brighton BN2 2PL
Elegant B&B in a restored Georgian townhouse.
The Twenty One
21 Charlotte Street, Brighton BN2 1AG
Boutique B&B with stylish rooms and breakfast.
Kipps Brighton
76 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 9JA
Friendly hostel with private rooms near the beach.
Premier Inn Brighton Seafront
149 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2PQ
Budget option right on the seafront.