Must SeeFree
Brighton Palace Pier
Seafront
A Victorian pier with arcade games, fairground rides and fish and chips.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Daily; rides open most days
Brighton
A quirky seaside city of pebble beach, pier and independent shops.
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Overview
Why go to Brighton
Brighton combines a pebble beach, a Victorian pier, an exotic palace and a bohemian atmosphere. It is a lively, tolerant city with a big food and nightlife scene.
- Where
- England, United Kingdom
- Recommended stay
- 2–3 nights
- Best time to go
- May–September for beach days.
- Approx. daily budget
- £70–130 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Brighton cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£65–90a day
- Mid-range traveller£115–170a day
- Luxury traveller£235+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Must See~£18
Royal Pavilion
Old Town
A lavish Indo-Saracenic palace built for a Prince Regent, with fairy-tale interiors.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00
Hidden GemsFree
The Lanes
Old Town
A maze of narrow alleys with jewellers, antiques and independent cafés.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Open-air; shops open daily
Local FavouritesFree
North Laine
North Laine
Colourful lanes of independent shops, vintage stores and cafés.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Open-air; shops open daily
Hidden Gems
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Hidden GemsFree
The Lanes
Old Town
A maze of narrow alleys with jewellers, antiques and independent cafés.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Open-air; shops open daily
Day TripsFree
Seven Sisters Cliffs Day Trip
Seven Sisters (20 km)
Dramatic white chalk cliffs along the coast, with walking trails and beach access.
- Suggested time: Full day
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Open daily; bus 12X from Brighton
Day TripsFree
Devil’s Dyke
Devil’s Dyke (8 km)
A dry valley on the South Downs with views over the Weald.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Open daily; bus from Brighton
Day Trips~£5
Lewes Day Trip
Lewes (12 km)
A hilltop market town with a castle, antique shops and a famed Bonfire Night.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Trains run frequently
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Brighton
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingThe Lanes Boutique
Old Town, Brighton
Excellent valueValue score 84 out of 100
Rated 8.8/10, about 8% below typical 4★ prices in Brighton, in a central location.
From £100 per night · check current availability
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Palace Pier Hotel
Seafront, Brighton
Very good valueValue score 74 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Brighton, in a central location.
From £110 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingKemptown Guesthouse
Kemptown, Brighton
Very good valueValue score 70 out of 100
Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Brighton, in a central location.
From £70 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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The Regency Restaurant
A long-established fish-and-chip restaurant on the seafront, popular with locals and visitors.
Known for: Fish and chips, seafood
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
The Basketmakers
A traditional pub in the North Laine, with tin adverts and old biscuit tins on the walls.
Known for: Real ale and pub food
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
A suggested Brighton itinerary
3 nights Couple
Brighton · Highlights
Brighton in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Brighton picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton Beach, British Airways i360
- Day 2 · Lewes Day Trip, Kemptown Nightlife
- Day 3 · Royal Pavilion, The Lanes, North Laine
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