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Brighton

Brighton

Brighton is a seaside city on the Sussex coast known for its Regency squares and crescents, the Royal Pavilion, famous piers and eight miles of beach. It also has independent shops, live music and boutique hotels, and borders the South Downs National Park.

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Where to stay

  • The Lanes and Old TownCentral, close to the seafront and the Royal Pavilion
  • Kemp TownSeafront area east of the Palace Pier, with guest houses and boutique hotels
  • HoveResidential seaside district just west of Brighton with a quieter seafront
  • North LaineIndependent shops and cafes, a short walk from the station
  • RottingdeanCoastal village about 15 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • Brighton station (Queens Road, BN1 3XP) is managed by Southern and has 633 parking spaces
  • Just under an hour by rail from London, with a direct link from the Eurostar service at St Pancras
  • About 45 minutes by road from the M25, and about half an hour from London Gatwick Airport
  • Coach connections run from Heathrow and Gatwick airports
TipBook ahead for summer weekends and school holidays, when central hotels fill quickly. Staying near the station or the seafront makes a car unnecessary.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Brighton?

The Lanes and Old Town: Central, close to the seafront and the Royal Pavilion. Kemp Town: Seafront area east of the Palace Pier, with guest houses and boutique hotels. Hove: Residential seaside district just west of Brighton with a quieter seafront. North Laine: Independent shops and cafes, a short walk from the station. Rottingdean: Coastal village about 15 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Brighton?

Brighton station (Queens Road, BN1 3XP) is managed by Southern and has 633 parking spaces. Just under an hour by rail from London, with a direct link from the Eurostar service at St Pancras. About 45 minutes by road from the M25, and about half an hour from London Gatwick Airport. Coach connections run from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Any tips for visiting Brighton?

Book ahead for summer weekends and school holidays, when central hotels fill quickly. Staying near the station or the seafront makes a car unnecessary.

Which airport is closest to Brighton?

The nearest airport on this site is Gatwick Airport, about 22 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.