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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a hanging clothes rack, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A large, classical building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A pub named 'The Market Inn' with outdoor seating and a sign advertising fish & chips.

1. Upper Rock Brighton Apartments

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Alan

RM306

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a large window, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed with patterned bedding, a side table, and a floor lamp.

A bottle of champagne in a bucket with a white cloth on top, placed in a room with a chandelier and a painting on the wall.

A view of a beach from a window, including a road with cars and a pedestrian path.

2. Square Townhouse

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Michael

RM575

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a view of the city skyline, outdoor seating, and a potted plant arrangement.

A modern apartment with a kitchenette, a dining area with two chairs, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A modern apartment with a bed, a desk, a glass table, and a sofa.

3. Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

Seven Dials, 0.9 km from South Downs Way

Warren

RM408

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A seaside promenade with a Ferris wheel, beach, and promenade railing.

A coastal view with a beach, pier, and promenade.

A corner room with three large windows overlooking a beach and a pier. There are two blue armchairs and a small table with a plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

4. A Room With A View

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Clare

RM403

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A breakfast buffet with various fruits, juices, and pastries.

A room with a bay window, a round table with books and a vase of flowers, and a sofa with patterned cushions.

A room with a fireplace, a round table with a glass top, two armchairs, and decorative items on the mantel.

A neatly made bed with floral pillows, two bedside lamps, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

5. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Jane

RM313

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, a central bar counter, and a variety of plants and bottles on shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a laptop, and a comfortable seating area.

6. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Brighton City Centre, 1.2 km from South Downs Way

Christopher

RM353

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a visible hand sanitizer station.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a wooden floor.

A modern conference room with a brick wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a purple sofa, and a clock on the wall.

7. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Bernice

RM322

RM386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for "SEA SPRAY LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL" with a black metal railing and gold decorative elements.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with lamps, a mirror, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A window with a view of a garden, a potted plant, and a decorative item on the windowsill.

A reception area with a curved wooden desk, two wall-mounted lamps, a framed artwork, and potted plants.

8. Sea Spray

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Jackie

RM257

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for Colson House, a guest house, with contact information and website URL.

A room with a large window, a chandelier, and a fire exit sign.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a chandelier, and a window with a view of a building outside.

A neatly made bed with white linens and blue pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

9. Colson House

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Delroy

RM216

RM259 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, a bar, and a large mirror.

A bar area with two bar stools, a mirror, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a dresser, and a chandelier.

A multi-story building with a white facade, large windows, and a decorative balcony with wrought iron railings.

10. Blanch House

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Mark

RM464

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bathtub, two armchairs, and a bed.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water during sunset.

A row of white buildings with multiple chimneys and a clear blue sky.

A breakfast tray with plates, cups, and toast on a table by a window with a view of a pier and beach.

11. Drakes of Brighton

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Maria

RM517

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cozy cafe with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a large chandelier.

A wooden sign with illuminated bulbs spelling "CIRCUS" on a wall.

A neatly made bed with two decorative pillows featuring a bee design, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

A dining area with a Christmas tree, wooden furniture, and a view of the street through large windows.

12. The Twenty One B&B

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Helen

RM449

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

13. Hotel Nineteen

Kemptown, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Ellie

RM318

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal view with buildings and the sea.

A cozy room with a view of the sea, featuring a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a radiator.

A kitchen with teal tiles, wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a toaster and wine bottle.

A coastal promenade with a white ornate railing, a beach in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.

14. Artist Residence Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Oceane

RM657

RM788 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A narrow street lined with terraced houses, parked cars, and a clear sky.

A staircase with striped carpet, a large mirror with a gold frame, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Upper Rock Brighton Guest House

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Nicholas

RM315

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The exterior of the Leonardo Hotel with a modern facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants at the entrance.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options including green chairs and tables, a large mural on the wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a welcoming sign, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

A hotel lobby with three elevators, each with a distinct door design. Directional signs indicate the bar, kitchen, and breakfast areas.

16. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Christopher

RM286

RM343 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign with the text "white house" partially obscured by foliage.

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a clear view of the sea, and a decorative ceramic sphere on a window sill.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view of flowers, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A white building with a balcony and a sign that reads "The White House."

17. The White House

Kemptown, 1.7 km from South Downs Way

James

RM326

RM392 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A coastal building with textured walls and a view of the beach and sea.

A modern interior with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a wall displaying multiple portraits.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

18. Legends Hotel Brighton

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Dean

RM237

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar in the center. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and tables, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a sofa in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bathtub, and a large window.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, string lights, and potted plants.

19. Hotel du Vin Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Michael

RM420

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A coastal view with a road and beach huts in the foreground.

A dining area with a view of the city, featuring a chandelier, potted plants, and a painting of wine bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside balcony.

A row of colorful beach huts with a large residential building in the background.

20. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

Seafront, 3.1 km from South Downs Way

Philip

RM286

RM343 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Always love this hotel for a Brighton stay. Great staff, quiet rooms, comfy beds and an amazing breakfast"

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, breakfast buffet was great and on check-in we got a bonus cookie!"

Queens Hotel

8/10 Good

"Booked 2 rooms one for us and one for our son who is now 18 and does not want to share his room was huge clean tidy and my son loved his stay We had a normal size double that was lovely the only downside is I’m disabled And getting in and out as there is not much turning space The lifts are there just not the room for turning."

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good location in Brighton near all the local spots. Air con situation was a pain, we called to check the room had air con before booking they said yes so we booked then got to the hotel and were put in a non air con room. We asked to move to an air con room and they moved us so had no idea why they didn’t put us in that room in the first place. I wouldn’t book here again as clearly can’t rely on whether you will get an air con room or not. Everything else was good apart from this situation but it is off putting."

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"This was a lovely hotel. We onky stayed one night but staff were friendly and helpful and the place was immaculate. It even smelt lovely."

West Beach Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Really loved this hotel. Well located with a fabulous sea view. Staff were very helpful. Only started 1 night but will return. Good value for money too."

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

8/10 Good

"Ideal location next to the railway station and an easy walk to the lanes and the beach. Staff were very helpful, although it appeared that there were often too few of them, and were a bit overwhelmed. Room was typical Ibis, reasonably basic, pod style bathroom, but clean and great value for money. Breakfast was okay, food could have been warmer, but no real complaints, it compares with other hotels in this price point. We have relatives in Brighton, and will use this hotel for future visits."

Harbour Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"If I am in Brighton this is the hotel where I will stay. On the beach, walkable, and straight walk to Train station or National Express bus to Airports. Not my first stay at this hotel, hopefully not my last."

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff"

Other attractions near South Downs Way

North Laine

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Brighton, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Laine. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Duke's at KOMEDIA with colorful chairs outside and a sign for Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

Komedia Brighton

You can enjoy a show at Komedia Brighton on your trip to Brighton. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Brighton Treasure Hunt Company

Enjoy an outing to The Brighton Treasure Hunt Company during your stay in Brighton. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Duke of York's Picturehouse

You can get tickets for a performance at Duke of York's Picturehouse on your trip to Brighton. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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St. Bartholomew's Church

St. Bartholomew's Church is just one of the places to see in Brighton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Brighton Toy and Model Museum

You can take time to visit Brighton Toy and Model Museum during your travels to Brighton. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Brighton Buddhist Centre

Enjoy an outing to Brighton Buddhist Centre during your stay in Brighton. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

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Prince Regent Swimming Complex

Catch an event at Prince Regent Swimming Complex during your trip to Brighton. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Downs Way?

South Downs Way is located in a welcoming area of Brighton known for its bar scene and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1011 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Downs Way?

Adjacent to South Downs Way, Leonardo Hotel Brighton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include The Grand Brighton and Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Downs Way?

Expedia has 1011 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Downs Way.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Downs Way, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near South Downs Way.

What can I see and do near South Downs Way?

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Hove Museum and Art Gallery and Booth Museum of Natural History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Brighton Royal Pavilion, Kings Road Arches and Corn Exchange are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Brighton Dome, Brighton Theatre Royal and Komedia Brighton if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to South Downs Way?

If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station), Brighton Station or London Road Brighton Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from close to South Downs Way so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for South Downs Way hotels

1. Upper Rock Brighton Apartments

2. Square Townhouse

3. Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

4. A Room With A View

5. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

6. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

7. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

8. Sea Spray

9. Colson House

10. Blanch House

11. Drakes of Brighton

12. The Twenty One B&B

13. Hotel Nineteen

14. Artist Residence Brighton

15. Upper Rock Brighton Guest House

16. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

17. The White House

18. Legends Hotel Brighton

19. Hotel du Vin Brighton

20. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

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Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Queens Hotel

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

West Beach Hotel Brighton

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

Harbour Hotel Brighton

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Other attractions near South Downs Way

North Laine

Komedia Brighton

The Brighton Treasure Hunt Company

Duke of York's Picturehouse

St. Bartholomew's Church

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton Buddhist Centre

Prince Regent Swimming Complex

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