What's Brighton like for family-friendly holidays?

If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Brighton is a good choice. The beaches, museums and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Take to the air and fly into Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 46.8 mi (75.4 km) from the city centre.

What's the best hotel for families in Brighton?

Birch Brighton City Centre is a top 4-star apartment on Expedia for families, and features in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

How many hotels that welcome families can I expect to find in Brighton?

Expedia has 157 hotels in Brighton that are perfect for families.

What's the seasonal weather in Brighton?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Brighton is 735 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Brighton?

Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Brighton. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in the area's activities such as Brighton Beach, Brighton Royal Pavilion and Brighton Theatre Royal.

What's the best way for us to get around Brighton?

If you want to travel outside the city, hop on a train from Brighton Station, Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) or Brighton London Road Station. Brighton might not have very many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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Where should we stay in Brighton?

If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the welcoming destination of Brighton is a good choice. The beaches, museums and theatres are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Fly into London (LGW-Gatwick), which is located 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from the city centre. Brighton has 69 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation so you have a variety of choices when deciding where you should stay.

Holidaying families have positive things to say about these places to stay:

Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront: Offers an indoor pool, a restaurant and free WiFi. Guests like the overall comfort at this 4-star hotel.

Brighton Surf Guest House – Offers free WiFi and free stocked minibars. Guests like the overall comfort and central location at this 4-star guesthouse.

Kings Hotel – Offers a restaurant, laundry facilities and free WiFi. Guests like the overall comfort at this 3-star hotel.

When should we visit Brighton?

You're probably hoping for good weather for your family trip. You can use this information to decide when to pack up the children and head to Brighton.

Hottest months: July, August, June and September, with an average temperature of 21°F
Coldest months: January, February, March and December, with an average temperature of 2°F
Driest months: June, May, January and October, with an average rainfall of 1.75 inches
Rainiest months: November, December, May and January, with an average rainfall of 2.50 inches

What should we see and do in Brighton?

While you are holidaying in Brighton, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Brighton Sea Life Centre. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in the area's activities such as Brighton Royal Pavilion, Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier.

Brighton is also known for the:

Beaches
Shopping
Restaurants
Museums
Theatre

Getting around Brighton

If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Brighton Station, Brighton London Road Station or Preston Park Station. Brighton might not have as many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Frequently asked questions

Brighton Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

The staff is excellent at the bar!They are amazing and so friendly!We feel there like at home!Thank you very much for the good attitude friends and for all your understanding and for everything!:)

A verified traveller stayed at Hilton Brighton Metropole

Posted 19 hours ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Great location, dog friendly

A verified traveller stayed at ibis Brighton City Centre - Station

Posted 4 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Location was brilliant but the parking was non existent

A verified traveller stayed at Royal Albion Hotel

Posted 4 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Great view

A verified traveller stayed at The Grand Brighton

Posted 5 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

This is our 4th stay here and we always love staying here because of the location and tge ambiance

A verified traveller stayed at Malmaison Brighton

Posted 5 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

We stayed for 3 nights (23-26 July 2021), cannot fault this hotel and it’s wonderful staff. Everyone we met was courteous and friendly. Spotlessly clean throughout. Worth every penny - will definitely be back the next time we return to Brighton. Thank you.

A verified traveller stayed at The Old Ship Hotel

Posted 6 days ago

The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Really lovely staff, Eugenia and Lucas the night porter were both incredibly helpful despite our visit being so short. Will gladly return for a longer visit.

A verified traveller stayed at The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa

Posted 7 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Nice clean spacious rooms, staff were friendly

A verified traveller stayed at Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront

Posted 9 days ago

Expedia Verified Review

5 / 5 Excellent

Legends is sea frontline and has cafés and restaurants in easy reach. The hotel has its own fabulous bar/restaurant with sea view terrace and welcomes everyone, equally. We chose a “King Suite” room and it ranked with the best rooms we have stayed anywhere. It was spacious, clean and comforting - we were sorry to leave. There was a caberet going on the first night night but we were pleased that the room remained quiet.

A verified traveller stayed at Legends Hotel Brighton

Posted 9 days ago