Best Hotels in Brighton

Stay near the seafront for easy beach access and main attractions (£80-150/night). The Lanes area offers boutique options with character (£90-180/night). Budget travellers should consider hostels near the station (£25-45/night) or B&Bs in Kemptown (£60-90/night).

We reviewed 12 hotels across Brighton's key neighbourhoods to help you pick.

The Lanes - best for shoppers, history enthusiasts, couples (mid-range)

North Laine - best for alternative culture fans, vintage shoppers, young travellers (budget)

Kemptown - best for LGBT+ travellers, beach lovers, families seeking quieter areas (mid-range)

Hove - best for families, beach relaxation seekers, couples wanting luxury (luxury)

Brighton Marina - best for water sports enthusiasts, families with children, movie lovers (mid-range)

Daily budget guide: Budget £45-65, Mid-range £85-130, Luxury £220+.

Budget

Travelodge Brighton Central (The Lanes) - £65-95/night. No-frills chain hotel five minutes walk from the seafront with reliable service and decent value.

Hostelle Brighton (The Lanes) - £28-45/night. Female-only hostel with private and shared rooms, communal kitchen, and a welcoming social atmosphere.

Paskins Town House (The Lanes) - £75-110/night. Budget guest house with seven rooms in a converted Georgian building, communal lounge, and an eco-conscious ethos.

Mid-Range

Covent Garden Hotel Brighton (The Lanes) - £120-160/night. Intimate 15-room boutique hotel in a Victorian townhouse with individually styled rooms and a restaurant downstairs.

The Standard Brighton (Seafront) - £180-240/night. Design-focused hotel overlooking the seafront with a rooftop bar and restaurant, opened in 2020.

Blanch House (The Lanes) - £140-190/night. Six-room luxury guest house in a Regency villa with personal service, afternoon tea included, and a quieter location away from the seafront.

Jurys Inn Brighton (The Lanes) - £85-125/night. Mid-range chain hotel with 190 rooms, good-sized bathrooms, and a location near the railway station.

Alias Hotel (The Lanes) - £160-210/night. Quirky 26-room independent hotel with colourful design, a cocktail bar, and a location within The Lanes independent shopping area.

The Lanes Boutique Hotel (The Lanes) - £95-140/night. Twelve-room family-run hotel in a converted Victorian building with exposed beams, personal service, and direct access to The Lanes shops.

The Cliff Hotel (Seafront) - £110-160/night. Three-star seafront hotel with 100 rooms, traditional Victorian exterior, and direct access to the beach without the luxury pricing.

Luxury

Drakes Hotel (Seafront) - £220-300/night. Contemporary luxury hotel overlooking the seafront with a restaurant, spa, and rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

Neo Hotel Brighton (Seafront) - £190-260/night. New four-star hotel (opened 2023) with 120 rooms, gym, conference facilities, and a contemporary seafront location near the pier.

Book early for May to September for warmest weather and beach activities, though July-August get crowded. Spring - this is peak season and prices rise.

Getting around: Walking - central area is compact and mostly flat.

Common mistake: Only staying one day when Brighton needs 2-3 days to explore properly