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 Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

4 out of 5
101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, England
$91 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$110 total
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The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

4 out of 5
97-99 King's Road, Brighton, England
$125 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$150 total
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The Grand Brighton
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4 out of 5
Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England
$124 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$149 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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"Disappointed the bar for residents closes early at midnight"

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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! (279 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 ..."

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Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Hangover Hotel

Hangover Hotel

2 out of 5
33 oriental place, Brighton, England
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
"Quiet, modern apartments in the middle of a busy city. Well equipped and comfortable. Parking is difficult in the nearby streets so well worth paying for a parking space."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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