How to Find Cheap Hotels in Brighton, England

Brighton, situated along England's southern coast, is a vacationer's paradise. This city has charm and character, as well as one of the most famous beaches in Europe. No trip to England is complete without a stop for in Brighton. Read on to learn more about booking cheap accommodations in this fun city.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A valid passport from your nation of origin
• A computer with Internet access in order to book reservations online

Know Your Destination

1. Know that Brighton has long been a popular stopping point for travelers during summer trips. Endless pebble beaches draw thousands of visitors a year, and even the nobility of England maintains homes in the city.
2. Visit the Royal Pavilion, a 19th century summer home of King George IV. With its highly-stylized Chinese and Indian influences, the architecture of the Royal Pavilion is unlike what you'd expect to find in a popular English city.

Plan Your Transportation

3. Fly into London's Heathrow Airport for the best access to Brighton. It's only a short trip by train, car or bus from the capital.
4. Take the train from Gatwick for a beautiful view of the countryside on the way. The trip is relatively short and very cheap, giving you some time to unwind between destinations.
5. Ride mass transit while in Brighton wherever possible. It's cheap, and there are plenty of stops around the city.

Find Accommodations

6. To book accommodations, contact Virtual Brighton & Hove at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
7. Stay at accommodations further from the shore if you're looking to do Brighton on the cheap. The closer you are to the water, the higher the prices. Cheap accommodations in Brighton can go for well under $100 per night.
8. Spend a few nights in a mid-range hotel by the water to get the flavor of the city. During the summer months hotels rooms are not as cheap (averaging above $100 per night), but the view of the the Atlantic is breathtaking.
9. Consider hostels as an alternative to more expensive accommodations. Hostels are a terrific and inexpensive way to see Brighton and the rest of England on a shoestring budget.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid driving in Brighton as much as possible. It is notorious for having both frustrating traffic and little to no parking.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• You don't need a visa if you're a citizen of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia, as long as you're staying for 6 months or less.
• Driving in England is done on the left side of the road, which is particularly important to note for travelers from countries like the United States. Care is needed if you plan on doing some driving yourself.