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

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

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

David

￥19,719

￥23,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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.

2. Upper Rock Brighton Apartments

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Alan

￥11,440

￥20,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

￥15,714

￥18,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A grand hotel with multiple balconies, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

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

4. The Grand Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Rose

￥17,285

￥20,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

5. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Brighton City Centre, 1.2 km from South Downs Way

Christopher

￥11,561

￥13,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

6. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Bernice

￥12,396

￥14,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hot tub with a person relaxing in it, surrounded by plants and a wooden wall.

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.

7. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Jane

￥12,571

￥15,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 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.

8. Blanch House

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Mark

￥17,870

￥21,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

9. Colson House

Kemptown, 1.4 km from South Downs Way

Delroy

￥8,328

￥9,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

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

10. Sea Spray

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Jackie

￥10,607

￥12,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden bench, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

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

11. Drakes of Brighton

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

David

￥19,823

￥23,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

12. The Twenty One B&B

Kemptown, 1.6 km from South Downs Way

Helen

￥20,777

￥24,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

13. Hotel Nineteen

Kemptown, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Ellie

￥12,257

￥14,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

14. The White House

Kemptown, 1.7 km from South Downs Way

James

￥12,746

￥15,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

￥12,151

￥14,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

16. Artist Residence Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Oceane

￥25,299

￥30,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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 bed, a chair, a table, and a nightstand.

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

17. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Seven Dials, 0.2 km from South Downs Way

Christopher

￥11,000

￥13,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

18. Hotel du Vin Brighton

Brighton City Centre, 1.3 km from South Downs Way

Michael

￥16,970

￥20,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

19. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

Seafront, 3.1 km from South Downs Way

David

￥11,000

￥13,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

20. Legends Hotel Brighton

Kemptown, 1.5 km from South Downs Way

Dean

￥9,114

￥10,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to South Downs Way

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Square Townhouse	9.8 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Upper Rock Brighton Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels	9.6 Exceptional 394 reviews	View
The Grand Brighton	9.4 Exceptional 1,645 reviews	View
Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre	9.2 Wonderful 1,167 reviews	View

Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Heena on reception was lovely. So was everyone else on reception too. The hotel was really great and not on the main streets.. making it quieter than other places. Great rooms, good vibes, lovely staff. Thank you for a lovely stay. We will be back"

Hotel Langfords Brighton

8/10 Good

"It was just ok."

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay here, comfortable room and quiet."

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel beds were very comfortable the breakfast was excellent and bar staff were very friendly"

Hotel du Vin Brighton

10/10 Excellent

"Favourite hotel for stays in Brighton. Great rooms, breakfast and bar. Really good location."

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Very clean. Great staff. Great location. When I can afford it again, I’ll be back!"

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

"Central location to everywhere and great facility to dine in or dine out. Clean and reasonable costs."

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

8/10 Good

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Queens Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We always stay at the Queens Hotel when in Brighton visiting my family . It has the great sea front location and is close to everything including the Lanes A good breakfast buffet and reasonable prices along with great friendly staff , it’s our “ go to “ hotel in Brighton"

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. Check out 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 make plans for a show at Komedia Brighton during your stay in 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 make plans for a show at Duke of York's Picturehouse during your trip to Brighton. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theater 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 theater 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 theater 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, check out the 1011 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place 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 traveler 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 are there close to South Downs Way?

Expedia has 1011 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near South Downs Way.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Downs Way?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near South Downs Way, head over to our customer service page.

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 theater.

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 transit options close to South Downs Way so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for South Downs Way hotels

1. Square Townhouse

2. Upper Rock Brighton Apartments

3. Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

4. The Grand Brighton

5. Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

6. Staybridge Suites Brighton by IHG

7. The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

8. Blanch House

9. Colson House

10. Sea Spray

11. Drakes of Brighton

12. The Twenty One B&B

13. Hotel Nineteen

14. The White House

15. Upper Rock Brighton Guest House

16. Artist Residence Brighton

17. Leonardo Hotel Brighton

18. Hotel du Vin Brighton

19. Best Western Princes Marine Hotel

20. Legends Hotel Brighton

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Top South Downs Way Hotel Reviews

Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre

Hotel Langfords Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

Hotel du Vin Brighton

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

Queens Hotel

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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