The Cultural Quarter

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Brighton Theatre Royal
Brighton Royal Pavilion featuring heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements
Chapel Royal
Brighton Theatre Royal
Brighton Dome featuring a garden
With its array of eccentric independent stores and a royal palace and gardens, this district is both regal and bohemian.

Visit The Cultural Quarter to experience the tone and message of Brighton, as an eclectic amalgamation of styles and classes. Quirky museums and alternative boutiques deepen the city’s famed bohemian and trendy reputation, while the regal gardens and Victorian architecture add a majestic touch. Admire the Regency style of the terraced buildings and plazas in this iconic hub.

See evidence of Brighton’s signature unconventional factor, with a shopping trip through The Lanes. These narrow, meandering streets are flanked by specialty stores and independent boutiques. Walk through a world of chocolate, explore the comic book shops and tattoo parlors and lose yourself in the vast warehouses full of vintage clothing.

Learn about the quirks and intriguing past of Brighton through the museums here, including the Old Police Cells Museum, the Brighton Fishing Museum and SEA LIFE Brighton. Among the iconic historic tributes is the Brighton War Memorial, which commemorates the fallen from World War I.

On a sunny day, stroll through the adjacent Pavilion Gardens, pass through the majestic India Gate and marvel at the Brighton Royal Pavilion. With its Indian design, the pavilion makes a surprising and striking impact. Delve into the underground corridor that leads from the pavilion to the Brighton Dome arts arena, which puts on comedy, music and theater.

Check out the program of upscale ballet, opera and West End plays in the Brighton Theatre Royal, recognizable by its redbrick Regency façade. Attend an event at the historic Corn Exchange, with its wooden floor and arched ceiling.

The Cultural Quarter stands in the heart of Brighton, a little inland and west from the Brighton Palace Pier. Arrive at a bus stop in this quaint district and get around on foot. Just south of the zone lies the Kings Road Arches, a colonnade of shops facing the beach.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4 out of 5
Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England
$141 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$169 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews)
"Close to the Lanes, bars, restaurants from the back entrance. It also has lovely views of the seaside in the hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront
The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

4 out of 5
97-99 King's Road, Brighton, England
$155 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$186 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,576 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very helpful staff."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The Grand Brighton
Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

4 out of 5
31 Cannon Place, Brighton, England
$124 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$149 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brighton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Pier ...
9/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"Professional staff and really clean and quite room"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre
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Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
11 Queen Square, Brighton, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
1 night bliss
"Had to wait for manager who had popped away from the desk when I arrived. Prompt checkin followed. Stayed in a studio. Lovely for 1 person, great amenities including a washer/dryer for laundry, dishwasher, microwave oven, fridge with small icebox. Lovely and clean especially in the bathroom inc mirrors ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Hangover Hotel

Hangover Hotel

2 out of 5
33 oriental place, Brighton, England
Stay at this apartment in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach are located nearby.
Hangover Hotel
Charles Hope Hove

Charles Hope Hove

3.5 out of 5
11 Boulevard Place, Hove, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hove. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
Good for a weekend in Hove
"The accommodation is modern, clean and well maintained and is really well situated in Hove, and only 10/15 minutes walk to the beach front. Though I didn't spend much time at the apartment the facilities were great. Shower pressure was good and temperature was good. I made use of the washer dryer ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Charles Hope Hove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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