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

A coastal promenade with terraced buildings, a grassy pathway, and a sculpture.

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.

1. Square Townhouse

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Joseph

RM578

RM693 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

Seven Dials, 0.9 km from South Downs Way

Warren

RM410

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a beach and the sea.

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

A dining area with a view of a Ferris wheel, a table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, and two chairs.

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.

3. A Room With A View

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Clare

RM429

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with green upholstered chairs and tables, a large mural on the wall, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pier, and a parking area.

A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

4. The Grand Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Rose

RM451

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a large mirror, and a table with a vase of flowers.

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

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

5. Blanch House

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Mark

RM304

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome home' sign, a glass door, and potted plants.

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

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

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

6. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Bernice

RM319

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A room with a view of the ocean, a table with glasses and bottles, and a sofa.

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

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.

7. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Brighton City Centre, 1.2 km from South Downs Way

Christopher

RM373

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A chair with wooden legs and a grey upholstered seat in front of a window with white blinds.

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.

8. Upper Rock Brighton Guest House

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Nicholas

RM296

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A large, circular chandelier with multiple facets and a central light source.

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

A building with a sign reading "The 21" and hanging flower baskets.

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

9. The Twenty One B&B

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Helen

RM497

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A guest house named Colson House with a signboard, a paved sidewalk, parked cars, and a black iron fence.

10. Colson House

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Daniel

RM218

RM261 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

11. Hotel Nineteen

Kemptown, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Ellie

RM320

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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."

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

12. The White House

Kemptown, 1.7 km from South Downs Way

James

RM351

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 patio with wicker furniture, glass tables, and string lights.

13. Hotel du Vin Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Michael

RM406

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses.

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

A hotel room with a teal armchair, a small side table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a book titled '10,000 Years of Art'.

14. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Sam

RM287

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple flags, and outdoor seating areas.

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

15. Legends Hotel Brighton

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Dean

RM222

RM267 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a courtyard.

A bathroom with a wooden wall, a white sink, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large mirror, a bench with snacks, and a wicker chair.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

16. Hotel Pelirocco

Brighton City Centre, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Jeremy

RM428

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A person pouring a drink into a glass at a bar with string lights in the background.

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

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

17. Artist Residence Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Oceane

RM614

RM736 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A coastal view with a beach and a row of beach huts.

18. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

Seafront, 3.1 km from South Downs Way

Ayham

RM287

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A pebbled beach with a pier extending into the sea, featuring buildings and a lighthouse.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel faucet, a toaster, and a coffee maker on a marble countertop.

A dining table set with a bowl, two wine glasses, and cutlery.

19. Studio In the Lanes

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Genevieve

RM306

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A historic building with ornate balconies and a marquee sign.

A multi-story building with a prominent "DoubleTree" sign, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate balconies and large windows.

A grand lobby with marble floors, a chandelier, a staircase, and seating areas.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Brighton City Centre, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Caroline Emily

RM388

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Downs Way

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Square Townhouse	9.8 Exceptional 189 reviews	View
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels	9.6 Exceptional 394 reviews	View
A Room With A View	9.6 Exceptional 754 reviews	View
The Grand Brighton	9.4 Exceptional 1,650 reviews	View
Blanch House	9.4 Exceptional 538 reviews	View

Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Always clean and helpful 😊"

Hotel du Vin Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

8/10 Good

"The thing that appezled to us the modt, was its proximity to the Brighton Arena. Just 4 or 5 minutes walk and we were back.in the hotel. Room was good, clean and had all that we needed. Breakfast was superb and all staff were helpful and attentive. We will be back."

Harbour Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"The beach view was perfection"

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent about this very comfortable boutique hotel: Spacious room with a great bed Super clean Staff who couldn’t have been more helpful Great breakfast Central location but slightly away from the busiest areas Highly recommended!"

Sea Spray

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little boutique hotel, the hot tub was a nice surprise inf fact we enjoyed our stay so much we stayed an extra night. Well recommended."

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff. Clean room."

The Grand Brighton

8/10 Good

"The staff and service were amazing as were the facilities, breakfast and cocktail bar. The sound proofing of our room to the outside was only down side."

The Mitre Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel with friendly staff. Ideal location. Super fast free wifi. Comfortable room. Highly Recommend."

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North Laine

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

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

Komedia Brighton

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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. Square Townhouse

2. Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

3. A Room With A View

4. The Grand Brighton

5. Blanch House

6. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

7. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

8. Upper Rock Brighton Guest House

9. The Twenty One B&B

10. Colson House

11. Hotel Nineteen

12. The White House

13. Hotel du Vin Brighton

14. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

15. Legends Hotel Brighton

16. Hotel Pelirocco

17. Artist Residence Brighton

18. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

19. Studio In the Lanes

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

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Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

Hotel du Vin Brighton

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Harbour Hotel Brighton

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Sea Spray

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

The Grand Brighton

The Mitre Hotel Brighton

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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