Kemptown
1 miles from city centre
This area was known historically as an artists’ quarter. Nowadays, white-stuccoed, -Regency-style houses line its streets, where a new industry of boutique hotels and cocktail bars is taking root. St. James Street is its main thoroughfare, brimming with eateries – try Red Roaster Coffee House for your morning pick-me-up.
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Seafront
1 miles from city centre
Head to the pier! The café-lined beachfront area is loaded with things to do. Relax in Hove Park amidst the greenery, sip tea to the sound of piano at the Grand Hotel, or rent a kayak and cast off in the English Channel. There’s also the famous Brighton Pier with its high-altitude fun-rides, where an endless supply of candy floss will keep you going!
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Brighton City Centre
In the city centre
Brighton’s centre has an abundance of pubs, eateries, clubs and cinemas. Check out London Road for its eclectic shops and catch a flick at the Duke of York Cinema (the UK’s oldest). Then walk further along to the Open Market for gourmet food and fashion. For small art galleries and independent shops, head to quirky, friendly North Laine.
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Home to one of the UK's most charming coastal areas, the neighbouring communities of Brighton & Hove combine to offer a quintessential English seaside experience. Aside from the beaches and an attraction-packed pier, Brighton's Royal Pavilion is the standout attraction – a lavish 19th-century palace which sums up the city's flair for flamboyance.
A wander down The Lanes is well worth your time, with a huge variety of independent shops, restaurants and record stores huddled together along the area's small streets. Brighton is also home to Europe's largest marina, with over two kilometres of big-name boutique shops, water sports options and Brighton's very own Hollywood-esque Walk of Fame. For a unique way to reach the marina, hop aboard the Volks Electric Railway – the oldest of its kind in the world.
During warmer weather, Brighton Beach is the place to be – with troops of tourists and locals laying their towels on its pebbled shores. Getting around is easy, with an extensive bus network running throughout the city and all-day tickets (known as CitySavers) available.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | GBP |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £124 per night |
Average weekday price | £104 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Brighton Pier
0.7 miles from city centre
Brighton is a mini London.
28 April 2024
Brighton is a mini London. You can find all things there, but within walking distance. I felt safe, however on Friday night I smelled weed throughout the main street and pretty packed. Brighton is built on hills, so expect to use your legs, it reminded me of walking in San Francisco. Weather was pretty cold in April, raining, very windy, but overall, I liked It a lot!
All these amenities rolled into one: seaside, beaches, a...
22 April 2024
All these amenities rolled into one: seaside, beaches, a historical place with interesting sights like the Royal Pavilion, easy shopping, restaurants and cafes; good, cheap and reliable public transport, cycling easy plus the added bonus of Brighton's proximity to London.
Brighton has a lot to offer especially when the weather is...
21 April 2024
Brighton has a lot to offer especially when the weather is good, but I would advise first-time visitors to plan for a Sunday/Monday or mid-week. It can get very busy on even those days. Pretty much everything is within walking distance. Hove has a less of a party vibe and I frankly prefer it - alas my friends live close to the slightly seedier of town (albeit in nice places). Still some good bookshops left...even the Waterstones has an indie vibe. Bands seem to pass through. Missed Goldfrapp last visit in early March when attending a birthday celebration. Also two good arthouses, Lanes for shopping, etc.
Nicely sized for a long weekend, we visited museums, shopped...
21 April 2024
Nicely sized for a long weekend, we visited museums, shopped, ate a lot of excellent food. If I can, another year I'll try to be there for their arts festival in May, we just missed it but the posters (going up while we were there) all looked amazing
Brighton is a lovely town, from my experience people have...
18 April 2024
Brighton is a lovely town, from my experience people have been welcoming and kind. The beryl bikes system makes it easy to move around the city. They have a big queer community, which is, I believe, very nice and enjoyable and makes the experience super safe for any queer folks. Although, be aware that it smells like grass quite often. The pavilion and the museum are great. Fish and chips are cheap and good, which is nice. Be careful around the beach tho, the seagulls and pigeons are quite ravenous and brazen, they'll snatch your food right out of your hands if you're not careful. Lots of little art galleries along the beach, which is quite lovely.
We have been to Brighton lots of times before.
15 April 2024
We have been to Brighton lots of times before. We revisited the Pavilion which was excellent. We had fish and chips on the pier also good. It was the school holidays so the shopping area was very busy. As we are pensioners we made full use of our bus passes on the excellent bus service travelling several times between hove, Brighton and Worthing. We out out at an excellent Persian restaurant called Shiraz in Hove.
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