Brighton Neighborhoods: 4 Area Guides
Brighton's neighbourhoods are a big part of its appeal, from the twisting Lanes and North Laine to Kemptown and Hove. These pages describe each area for a visitor.
Brighton neighborhood guides
Hove, Brighton
Hove is the quieter half of Brighton & Hove, with genteel Regency streets, its own pebble seafront and a pace that suits anyone who wants the seaside without the crowds. Here is what to see, where to stay, how to get there and the honest trade-offs of basing yourself here.
Kemptown, Brighton
Kemptown is Brighton's bohemian district on the eastern seafront, a compact mix of shingle beach, nightlife and residential streets. Here is who it suits, what to see, where to eat and stay, and how to reach it on foot from the station and pier.
North Laine Brighton
North Laine is Brighton's browsing quarter: cobbled streets, independent shopfronts and a rummage-friendly flea market on Upper Gardner Street. It rewards an unhurried afternoon rather than a ticketed sightseeing stop, and it suits wanderers far better than anyone wanting step-free, museum-style attractions.
The Lanes Brighton
The Lanes is Brighton's historic quarter of narrow streets, independent boutiques and upmarket restaurants, wedged between North Street and the Old Steine and a short walk from the seafront. Here is what to see, where to eat, how to get there and how long to allow.