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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.

Tonight

From £132 per night

This weekend

From £471 per night

Next weekend

From £562 per night

Most popular time to visit October–December
Cheapest time to visit January–March
Local currency GBP
Language English
Average weekend price £121 per night
Average weekday price £103 per night
Typical stay 2 nights

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8.0

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.

MaggieTapestry
MaggieTapestry United Kingdom
10

Great beaches, perfect for relaxing on.

13 April 2024

Great beaches, perfect for relaxing on. Shops are great and I loved wandering around and exploring the local area, the lanes and Brighton Pier. Amazing selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. If you’re looking for delicious pizza, Al Forno’s is amazing! Freshly made and super friendly staff! I walked everywhere during my visit but there are plenty of buses if you need to get around. Lots of attractions such as the sealife centre, zip line etc.

Anonymous
10

I'm a regular visitor, the live music is the main...

27 March 2024

I'm a regular visitor, the live music is the main attraction for me with many great venues. Superb pub culture and selection. Then in the summer months nothing better than a lazy day on the naturist beach, in the evening a few drinks and some great food in the many restaurants and cafes. Best place ever for people watching.

Felix
Felix
8.0

If you are looking for the old type of guest houses, this is...

26 March 2024

If you are looking for the old type of guest houses, this is the place. The house is old and looks old, some of the doors have space under so anyone can fit anything inside easily. The room had traces of water infiltrations on the wall, the toilet seat was yellow in Room 8 looking as if it hasn't been changed in years. The room is little with minimal space to move. Sufficient for one night but wouldn't book again. Perhaps if they would refurbish the place. Thank you for trying.

IoanaMarcu
IoanaMarcu United Kingdom
8.0

Brighton , is an interesting town , however it’s a bit run...

24 March 2024

Brighton , is an interesting town , however it’s a bit run down and littered . It could do with a thorough clean and more bins should be available to the public. I would also suggest families check the bathrooms of restaurants before ordering food . My favourite restaurant to visit is Casa don carlos and I go there everytime I visit Brighton . Fab Tapas restaurant.

Anonymous United Kingdom
10

Brighton is very buzzing see side town and one can enjoy...

23 March 2024

Brighton is very buzzing see side town and one can enjoy more quiet times of his visits during the working days and off the tourists season or enjoy the liveliness and buzzing of weekends and Summer. Love ❤️ Brighton

Stanislav
Stanislav United Kingdom

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