Cheap Hotels in Brighton: Best Deals & Tips
Updated 3 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Brighton offers budget-friendly stays from around 84 euros per night, with options ranging from simple 2-star guesthouses in Hove to well-rated properties just steps from the seafront. Booking midweek and avoiding summer bank holiday weekends are the most reliable ways to keep costs down. The selection below is already filtered to show the lowest available rates in the city.
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Brighton has a reputation as a lively, creative seaside city, and while it can feel pricey during festival season or sunny weekends, genuine budget options do exist across different parts of town. The Hove end of the seafront and the streets running north from the pier tend to offer more competitive nightly rates than the central Lanes area, and a short walk to the beach is often all you give up to save a meaningful amount. The hotels listed here start at 84 euros per night and cover a spread of locations, from a quiet residential pocket in Hove to properties literally one minute on foot from Brighton Beach.
For travellers arriving by train, the city centre is compact enough that almost every option below sits within a reasonable walk or a short bus ride of Brighton Station. Two-star properties such as Hotel Langfords Brighton in Hove and Albany Hotel offer the lowest entry points, while mid-range picks like Central Wave Brighton and The Mitre Hotel deliver strong guest ratings at still-accessible prices. If you are visiting for a conference or open-day as a student, For Students Only at Hillfort House provides a specifically tailored option at the same 110-euro price point as Central Wave. Choosing a hotel with a good rating relative to its star category, rather than chasing the lowest absolute price, tends to give the best overall value in Brighton.
Our selection in Brighton
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Langfords Brighton ★★ | Hove | ★ 3.7 | 58 €/nuit |
| Albany Hotel ★★ | Plage de Brighton à 14 min à pied | ★ 3.2 | 73 €/nuit |
| Sachi Hotel ★★ | Plage de Brighton à 2 min à pied | ★ 3.3 | 79 €/nuit |
| Relax Inn Guest House ★★ | Plage de Brighton à 3 min à pied | ★ 4.3 | 82 €/nuit |
| Amherst Brighton ★★★ | Sur la plage | ★ 3.7 | 83 €/nuit |
| Strawberry Fields ★★★ | Plage de Brighton à 1 min à pied | ★ 3.7 | 87 €/nuit |
| Central Wave Brighton ★★ | Plage de Brighton à 1 min à pied | ★ 4.1 | 97 €/nuit |
| Amsterdam Hotel and A Bar ★★★ | Sur la plage | ★ 3.9 | 101 €/nuit |
| Paskins Townhouse ★★★ | Plage de Brighton à 2 min à pied | ★ 4.3 | 103 €/nuit |
| Upper Rock Brighton Guest House | Plage de Brighton à 3 min à pied | ★ 4.6 | 105 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest hotel in Brighton available right now?+
Based on the current filtered selection, Hotel Langfords Brighton in Hove is the lowest-priced option at 84 euros per night. It is a 2-star property rated 3.7 out of 5 and sits in the Hove neighbourhood, which is a quieter and often more affordable part of the seafront strip. Brighton Beach is reachable on foot or by a short bus journey along the coast road.
Which cheap Brighton hotel has the best guest rating?+
Among the budget-focused options listed here, For Students Only at Hillfort House and The Mitre Hotel both achieve a rating of 4.2 out of 5. The Mitre Hotel is a 3-star property priced at 128 euros per night and is located just five minutes on foot from Brighton Beach, making it a strong value pick if you want a well-reviewed stay close to the seafront without paying top-end prices.
Which areas of Brighton offer the most affordable hotel rates?+
Hove, the borough immediately west of central Brighton, consistently returns lower nightly rates than the Lanes or the immediate pier area. Properties a short walk inland from the seafront, rather than directly on it, also tend to price more competitively. The hotels in this selection located one to fourteen minutes on foot from the beach illustrate that small differences in distance can correspond to a notable difference in price.
What are the best tips for paying less for a Brighton hotel?+
Travelling midweek rather than at weekends makes a significant difference in Brighton, which draws large leisure crowds on Saturdays and during bank holidays. Avoiding the Pride festival weekend in early August, half-term weeks, and the peak summer period from late July to late August will typically unlock lower rates. Booking several weeks in advance for popular periods, or checking last-minute availability for quieter dates, are both viable strategies. Choosing a 2-star or 3-star property with a strong guest score, such as Central Wave Brighton rated 4.1 out of 5 at 110 euros per night, often delivers better value than a higher star count alone.