Pebble beach on Brighton seafront with the pier and the British Airways i360 tower at dusk

Brighton

London's seaside: a pebble beach, a Victorian pier, the extraordinary Royal Pavilion and the independent shops of the Lanes. Creative, liberal and fun at any time of year.

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Photo from Google Maps · Cynthia Townley

Google rating 4.5 (4,537) · Guest rating 9/10 (249)

97-99 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FW, UK

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The Grand Brighton is a distinguished hotel located directly on Brighton's seafront.

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Photo from Google Maps · Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Google rating 4.3 (3,611) · Guest rating 8.5/10 (14,240)

Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2GS, UK

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Situated on Kings Road right beside the pier, this chic seafront hotel offers warm rooms and suites, some of…

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Photo from Google Maps · Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Google rating 4.6 (1,049) · Guest rating 8.8/10 (6,134)

31 Cannon Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FB, UK

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Situated on Cannon Place in Brighton and Hove, Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre offers contemporary…

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Photo from Google Maps · The Old Ship Hotel

Google rating 3.9 (2,384) · Guest rating 7.3/10 (8,338)

The Old Ship Hotel, 32-38 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1NR, UK

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The Old Ship Hotel faces the sea on Kings Road and is described as Brighton's oldest hotel, with records…

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Photo from Google Maps · DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Google rating 4.3 (1,130) · Guest rating 8/10 (5,340)

Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FU, UK

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The DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is a large seafront hotel on Kings Road, opposite the beach and…

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Photo from Google Maps · Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront by IHG

Google rating 3.8 (1,901) · Guest rating 7.4/10 (6,840)

137 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2JF, UK

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Situated on Kings Road directly along the Brighton seafront, this airy hotel features warmly furnished guest…

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Photo from Google Maps · Travelodge Brighton Seafront

Google rating 3.7 (1,993)

West St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2RE, UK

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Situated directly on Brighton's famous seafront, the Travelodge Brighton Seafront offers contemporary,…

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Photo from Google Maps · Sea Spray Brighton Luxury Hotel

Google rating 4.5 (336) · Guest rating 8.9/10 (2,414)

25-26 New Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PD, UK

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Located in Brighton's Kemptown, Sea Spray Brighton Luxury Hotel is a bright boutique establishment offering…

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Photo from Google Maps · West Beach Hotel Brighton

Google rating 3.8 (604)

135 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2HX, UK

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West Beach Hotel is an affordable seafront hotel on Kings Road, opposite the remains of the West Pier and…

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Google rating 3.8 (555) · Guest rating 0/10 (113)

11-12 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TL, UK

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Situated directly on Brighton's seafront, the Amsterdam Hotel offers a relaxed setting in Kemptown, opposite…

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Photo from Google Maps · Central Wave Brighton

Google rating 3.9 (97)

29-31 New Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PD, UK

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Central Wave Brighton is a traditional Grade II listed period property situated on New Steine, just a short…

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Photo from Google Maps · Pippa Grainger

Google rating 3.1 (168) · Guest rating 5.4/10 (975)

27 Lower Rock Gardens, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PG, UK

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The Willows Hotel is situated in Brighton's Kemptown area, offering a convenient base for exploring local…

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Guest rating 6.3/10 (1,293)

19-23 The Drive, Hove

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The Albany is a hotel situated at 19-23 The Drive in Hove.

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Guest rating 7.9/10 (1,156)

74 Middle St

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Blok-74 is a hotel situated in Brighton.

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Guest rating 8.5/10 (930)

17 Upper Rock Gardens

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Colson House is a hotel situated at 17 Upper Rock Gardens in Brighton.

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Guest rating 0/10 (1,714)

43-44 Marine Parade

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Drakes Hotel is an accommodation situated at 43-44 Marine Parade in Brighton.

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Guest rating 8.6/10 (3,806)

31-34 Marine Parade

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Legends Hotel is an accommodation establishment located in Brighton.

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Guest rating 8/10 (1,502)

18/19 Charlotte Street

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Paskins Town House is a hotel located in the seaside city of Brighton.

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Guest rating 6.9/10 (1,361)

216 Preston Road

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Preston Park Hotel offers accommodation situated at 216 Preston Road in Brighton.

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Guest rating 9.5/10 (1,300)

7 Charlotte Street

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Red Brighton Blue is a hotel located on Charlotte Street in Brighton.

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Guest rating 9.3/10 (1,147)

4 New Steine

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Square Townhouse is a hotel based in Brighton.

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Guest rating 7.9/10 (3,895)

58 Regency Square

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The Queensbury Hotel is a hotel situated at 58 Regency Square in Brighton.

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Guest rating 9/10 (1,155)

3 Waterloo Street

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The Southern Belle is a hotel situated at 3 Waterloo Street in Brighton.

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Google rating 4.4 (37,547)

Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TW, UK

Pub

Brighton Palace Pier is a historic Victorian structure, established in 1899, that extends into the English…

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Google rating 4.5 (4,835)

Shelter Hall, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB, UK

Restaurant

Shelter Hall is a food and drink hall on Brighton seafront, between the Palace Pier and the West Pier, where…

Photo from Google Maps · Moksha Caffe

Google rating 4.8 (2,491)

4-5 York Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4GU, UK

Restaurant

Moksha Caffe is an independent coffee shop located in Brighton, serving its own unique coffee blend…

Photo from Google Maps · The Ivy In The Lanes

Google rating 4.5 (3,901)

51A Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AF, UK

Restaurant

The Ivy in the Lanes is an all-day brasserie on Ship Street, on the edge of Brighton's Lanes, set in the…

Photo from Google Maps · Starfish & Coffee

Google rating 4.8 (1,750)

32 Egremont Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 0GA, UK

Café

Starfish & Coffee is a neighbourhood breakfast and brunch cafe on Egremont Place, opposite the entrance to…

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Google rating 4.4 (3,417)

16-17 Market St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HH, UK

Café

The Breakfast Club Brighton is a brunch café on Market Street, in the heart of The Lanes.

Photo from Google Maps · Oeuf - Café in Hove

Google rating 4.7 (1,893)

8 Third Ave, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2PX, UK

Restaurant

Oeuf is an independent café located in Hove, offering a diverse menu that includes breakfast, brunch, and…

Photo from Google Maps · The Walrus

Google rating 4.4 (3,135)

10 Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AD, UK

Pub

The Walrus is a multi-level pub on Ship Street in Brighton's Lanes, with a bar on the ground floor, a…

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Embers

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Google rating 4.8 (1,220)

42 Meeting House Ln, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HB, UK

Restaurant

Embers is a modern British restaurant at 42 Meeting House Lane, in the heart of Brighton's Lanes.

Photo from Google Maps · Black Lion

Google rating 4.3 (2,763)

14 Black Lion St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1ND, UK

Pub

The Black Lion is a pub on Black Lion Street, on the seaward edge of Brighton's Lanes, that changes…

Photo from Google Maps · Tomas Cermak

Google rating 4.5 (1,781)

156 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NB, UK

Pub

The Fortune of War is a pub built into the Kings Road Arches on Brighton seafront, a short stroll from the…

Photo from Google Maps · Andrew Sarek

Google rating 4.1 (3,637)

Western Esplanade, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 4FA, UK

Restaurant

Rockwater Hove is a beachfront restaurant and bar situated on Brighton's Western Esplanade, offering meals,…

Photo from Google Maps · Samantha Downer

Google rating 4.6 (1,371)

10 Nile St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HW, UK

Restaurant

Lost in the Lanes is a contemporary restaurant, café, and bar nestled in the vibrant Brighton Lanes.

Photo from Google Maps · Salt Shed

Google rating 4.7 (946)

111 Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UD, UK

Restaurant

Situated on Church Street in Brighton, Salt Shed is a bustling restaurant serving a variety of grilled…

Photo from Google Maps · Martin G

Google rating 4.6 (984)

74 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PA, UK

Pub

The Black Dove is a laid-back pub situated in Brighton's Kemptown, known for its distinctive decor and…

Photo from Google Maps · Philippe Aumont

Google rating 4.3 (1,346)

27 Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AD, UK

Pub

The Seven Stars is a pub on Ship Street at the edge of Brighton's Lanes, a short walk from the seafront.

Photo from Google Maps · Luisa O'Halloran

Google rating 4.2 (1,388)

1 Church St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UJ, UK

Pub

The Mash Tun is a lively corner pub on Church Street in Brighton's North Laine, open until the early hours…

Photo from Google Maps · Fuad Tabba

Google rating 4.8 (548)

The Hole in The Wall, Queensbury Mews, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FE, UK

Pub

The Hole in The Wall is a historic pub that opened in 2021, nestled in the heart of Brighton, just a short…

Photo from Google Maps · Alexander Reddehase

Google rating 4.9 (433)

135, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2FN, UK

Restaurant

The Winkle is a seafood restaurant and bar in one of the Victorian arches on Brighton's Kings Road seafront.

Photo from Google Maps · Reading Room

Google rating 4.3 (878)

Black Rock, Madeira Dr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1FY, UK

Restaurant

Situated at Black Rock along Madeira Drive in Brighton, Reading Room is a restaurant housed in an…

Photo from Google Maps · Peter van Vliet

Google rating 4.6 (545)

29 North Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1YB, UK

Café

Garden Café is a corner café on North Road in Brighton's North Laine, known for all-day brunch, a small…

Photo from Google Maps · Pearly Cow

Google rating 4.6 (458)

123 Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FA, UK

Restaurant

Pearly Cow is a popular grill restaurant in Brighton, known for its steak and seafood offerings.

Photo from Google Maps · Lily’s Cafe

Google rating 5.0 (253)

2 Lewes Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3HP, UK

Café

Lily's is a small, family-run cafe at the bottom of Lewes Road, near The Level, serving hand-made…

Photo from Google Maps · Peter Frost

Google rating 4.6 (13,742)

4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EE, UK

Landmark

The Royal Pavilion is the seaside palace built for George IV in the heart of Brighton.

Photo from Google Maps · Jovial Joe_5

Google rating 4.5 (15,171)

Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN, UK

Attraction

Brighton i360 is a 162-metre observation tower on the seafront at the root of the old West Pier.

Photo from Google Maps · John Langford

Google rating 4.5 (4,983)

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Attraction

Preston Manor and Preston Park in Brighton offers a large urban green space, featuring playgrounds and…

Photo from Google Maps · Turisto Lituano

Google rating 4.2 (8,354)

Marine Parade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK

Attraction

SEA LIFE Brighton occupies the aquarium that opened on Brighton seafront in 1872, designed by Eugenius Birch…

Photo from Google Maps · Ekaterina Nagy

Google rating 4.6 (3,059)

Goldstone Cres, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 6BG, UK

Attraction

Hove Park, spanning nearly 40 acres in Brighton & Hove, offers a blend of open grassy areas, mature trees,…

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Google rating 4.3 (3,376)

Marshalls Row, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4JU, UK

Attraction

Brighton City Open Market is a popular destination in Brighton, offering a diverse array of stalls from…

Photo from Google Maps · Leon Eldridge

Google rating 4.5 (2,051)

1 West Dr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 0QU, UK

Attraction

Nestled in a sheltered Brighton valley, Queen's Park is an urban retreat featuring a central pond, a…

Photo from Google Maps · Joel Jey

Google rating 4.1 (2,619)

Union Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3HA, UK

Attraction

The Level is a triangular park about a mile north of Brighton seafront, laid out in 1822 where two valleys…

Photo from Google Maps · Mark Vockins

Google rating 4.6 (824)

Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2PQ, UK

Attraction

This iconic Grade II listed attraction, often called the “Birdcage”, graces Brighton's vibrant seafront.

Photo from Google Maps · Mark Hayler

Google rating 4.8 (406)

Standean Lane, Patcham, London Rd, Brighton BN1 8ZB, UK

Attraction

The Chattri Memorial is a significant First World War monument located on the Downs near Patcham,…

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Google rating 4.2 (957)

55 Old Steine, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EH, UK

Landmark

Old Steine Gardens in Brighton is a historic landmark, featuring a Victorian fountain and various monuments…

Photo from Google Maps · Aleksei Evteshin

Google rating 4.5 (545)

Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2FL, UK

Attraction

The Brighton West Pier stands as a striking landmark on Brighton's seafront, a Grade I listed structure…

Photo from Google Maps · Bjørn Nedergaard

Google rating 4.5 (510)

York Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4GU, UK

Landmark

St Peter's is the large Gothic Revival church on a traffic island where London Road and Lewes Road meet, at…

Photo from Google Maps · All Saints Hove

Google rating 4.7 (292)

The Drive, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3QE, UK

Landmark

All Saints is Hove's Victorian parish church on The Drive, a Grade I-listed building designed by J.L.

Photo from Google Maps · amelia Pearce

Google rating 4.5 (185)

St George's Rd, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1ED, UK

Attraction

St George's Church is a Grade II listed Regency church in Kemptown, Brighton, built in 1824–25 for Thomas…

Photo from Google Maps · Jillian Blackwood

Google rating 4.7 (131)

RV98+G3, Brighton BN2 1ET, UK

Attraction

Brighton Beach is the long pebble shore in front of the city, running past Brighton Palace Pier, the…

Photo from Google Maps · Vincent

Google rating 3.7 (427)

Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK

Attraction

Brighton Zip is a seafront zip wire on Madeira Drive, just east of the Palace Pier.

Photo from Google Maps · Michael Creedy

Google rating 4.5 (99)

Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AF, UK

Landmark

This Georgian meeting house in Brighton serves as the home for local Quakers and also functions as a…

Photo from Google Maps · Benjamin Mak

Google rating 4.4 (85)

New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF, UK

Landmark

Brighton Unitarian Church is a Greek Revival chapel on New Road, close to the Royal Pavilion and the city's…

Property types
Apartments, Holiday homes, Cottages, Villas

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Best neighbourhoods

The Lanes

Narrow twittens of jewellers, cafés and pubs in the old town.

North Laine

Vintage shops, record stores and street food.

Kemptown

Regency squares, the LGBTQ+ heart of the city and good restaurants.

Hove

Calmer, with wide lawns, beach huts and a long seafront promenade.

A suggested day

  1. MorningDishoom Permit Room BrightonRestaurant in Brighton. Details, hours and rating from Google Maps.
  2. AfternoonFlat Iron BrightonSteak House in Brighton. Details, hours and rating from Google Maps.
  3. EveningBurnt OrangeStylish restaurant featuring a monthly tasting menu & global provisions, plus cocktails & wine.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton a good day trip from London?
Very. Trains run every few minutes and take about an hour, and everything central is walkable from the station.
Is Brighton beach sand or shingle?
Shingle. Bring shoes for the water — or head to the sandy beaches at West Wittering or Camber, about an hour away.