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Where to Stay in Kemptown, Brighton

East of the Palace Pier, known for its LGBTQ+ scene, Regency squares, and the Brighton Marina.

✦ The vibe

Lively and inclusive with a seaside village feel – gay-friendly, artsy, and buzzy at weekends.

👤 Best for

LGBTQ+ travellers, nightlife seekers, and anyone wanting the beach on their doorstep.

🏨 Where to stay

Mix of Regency townhouse B&Bs, boutique guesthouses, and a few mid-range chains; moderate to high prices.

🚇 Getting around

Very walkable to the seafront and pier; buses to central Brighton (5-10 mins). Gatwick: train from Brighton Station (15-min walk away); Heathrow: train via central London.

📍 Nearby

St. Mary's Church, Sea Life Brighton (just west)

Best hotels in Kemptown

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Kemptown

★★★ 📍 121 m

Snooze

121 m from Kemptown

25, St George's Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1JJ

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★★★ 📍 220 m

The White House

220 m from Kemptown

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★★★ 📍 285 m

The Lanes Hotel

285 m from Kemptown

70, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1AE

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★★★ 📍 296 m

Brighton Surf Hotel

296 m from Kemptown

16, Charlotte Street, Brighton, BN2 1AG

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★★★ 📍 391 m

Blanch House

391 m from Kemptown

17, Atlingworth Street, Brighton, BN2 1PL

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★★★ 📍 479 m

4 Seasons Guest House

479 m from Kemptown

3, Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1QE

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★★★ 📍 497 m

Colson House

497 m from Kemptown

17, Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1QE

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★★★ 📍 505 m

Maon Hotel

505 m from Kemptown

26, Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1QE

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★★★ 📍 526 m

Drakes Hotel

526 m from Kemptown

Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PE, UK

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★★★ 📍 541 m

Marine View

541 m from Kemptown

24, New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PD

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★★★ 📍 544 m

New Steine Mews Hostel

544 m from Kemptown

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★★★ 📍 544 m

A Room With A View

544 m from Kemptown

41 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PE, UK

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★★★ 📍 546 m

Brighton Beach Hotel

546 m from Kemptown

Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PE, UK

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★★★ 📍 585 m

The Square Hotel

585 m from Kemptown

4, New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB

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★★★ 📍 591 m

Holland House

591 m from Kemptown

15, New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB

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★★★ 📍 596 m

Hudsons

596 m from Kemptown

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★★★ 📍 638 m

Legends Hotel

638 m from Kemptown

31-34, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TS

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★★★ 📍 639 m

Legends Hotel

639 m from Kemptown

31-34 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TR, UK

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★★★ 📍 705 m

New Madeira Hotel

705 m from Kemptown

19-23, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL

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★★★ 📍 724 m

Kempfield House

724 m from Kemptown

18, Madeira Place, Brighton, BN2 1TN

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★★★ 📍 757 m

The Atlantic Seafront

757 m from Kemptown

16, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL

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★★★ 📍 772 m

Nineteen

772 m from Kemptown

19, Broad Street, Brighton, BN2 1TJ

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★★★ 📍 772 m

Attree

772 m from Kemptown

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★★★ 📍 772 m

Settings

772 m from Kemptown

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