Title: East Dean and Friston Travel Guide: Best of East Dean and Friston, Eastbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston-Hotels.d553248634859592597.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634859592597.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[East Dean and Friston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Dean-And-Friston.d553248634859592597.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Dean and Friston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston.d553248634859592597.Holidays-City-Breaks) # East Dean and Friston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![East Dean and Friston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c7bc88617e97d4a57c29568922f79b82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Stephen Keen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1aaffbd06d7be4290c6e14c797e008cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Stephen Keen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1aaffbd06d7be4290c6e14c797e008cb.jpg) ![Photo by Debbie Whatt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1d1c9e9734079ce865d8e18ffb852744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Debbie Whatt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1d1c9e9734079ce865d8e18ffb852744.jpg) ![Photo by Snappy David](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f705b12d0683c0f8f17025628294b78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Snappy David](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f705b12d0683c0f8f17025628294b78c.jpg) ![Photo by Marc Green](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c34582da81ea89f28b6d3fbf27c8f840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Marc Green](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c34582da81ea89f28b6d3fbf27c8f840.jpg) ## Visit East Dean and Friston Things to do - Top hotels in East Dean and Friston - Top Holiday Rentals in East Dean and Friston ![Leonardo Hotel Brighton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1768400/1768380/fdc7443a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Brighton 101 Stroudley Road Brighton England £54 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,467 reviews) Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Modern clean bedrooms and welcoming lobby! Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1768380&PinnedHotelID=1768380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) ![Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21983/bcd847a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Kings Road Brighton Brighton England £71 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,620 reviews) Clean, pleasant and great location. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=21983&PinnedHotelID=21983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/436300/436228/96b23ac2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole Kings Road Brighton England £85 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,193 reviews) The car park was a little difficult to find but with guidance from reception staff we found it. Check in process was easy and staff were friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. However there was a fridge right beside the bed that was omitting light at nighttime! Not the ideal place and odd ... Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=436228&PinnedHotelID=436228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) [See all 2,715 properties in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248634859592597) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Remodelled luxury Farmhouse retreat nestled in beautiful honeypot area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106660000/106651100/106651004/a6006ab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Remodelled luxury Farmhouse retreat nestled in beautiful honeypot area. Friston England Stay at this family-friendly villa in Eastbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Seven Sisters and Eastbourne Downs ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) My 30th Place was absolutely amazing to stay at really well kept and very tidy. Jacqueline was an amazing host who helped with everything and made us feel very comfortable Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Hotels-Remodelled-Luxury-Farmhouse-Retreat-Nestled-In-Beautiful-Honeypot-Area.h106651004.Hotel-Information) ![Numa Brighton Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2070000/2062400/2062306/53a04824_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Numa Brighton Pavilion 17 Jubilee Street Brighton England Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews) Superb facility clean , right in the centre of the lanes , great cafe bar for breakfast downstairs Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-My-Brighton.h2062306.Hotel-Information) ![Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46307000/46306921/43857999_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels 11 Queen Square Brighton England Stay at this aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Beach and Brighton Marina are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews) Great location, the room was modern with everything you may need, very clean and provided a travel cot. Friendly staff. Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Q-Square-By-Supercity-Aparthotels.h46306921.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634859592597&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check East Dean and Friston hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Beachy Head which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120613-Beachy-Head.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachy Head Feel the sea breeze blow and admire the views of this white bluff, the highest chalk sea cliff in the United Kingdom. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beachy-Head-Eastbourne.d6092017.Attraction) ![Seven Sisters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c7bc88617e97d4a57c29568922f79b82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seven Sisters Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Seven Sisters during your travels in East Dean and Friston. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Eastbourne.d553248634855572850.Attraction) ![Eastbourne Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1fbb56d619413fa987ea6d058b4eb6c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Eastbourne Beach during your travels in Eastbourne? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Beach-Eastbourne.d553248634855452206.Attraction) ![Eastbourne Pier which includes general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120441-Eastbourne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Pier Extending out from the seafront, this much-loved pier has shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Pier-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6081175.Attraction) ![Sovereign Harbour which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120457-Eastbourne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sovereign Harbour Stroll around the harbor-side walkways, admire the gleaming vessels moored at this marina and relax over a meal at a waterfront restaurant. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sovereign-Harbour-Eastbourne.d6260962.Attraction) ![Eastbourne Bandstand showing a pebble beach as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120824-Eastbourne-Bandstand.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Bandstand One of the focal points of the Eastbourne seafront, this 1930s entertainment venue regularly hosts music concerts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Bandstand-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6268952.Attraction) ## Cities near East Dean and Friston ![Eastbourne featuring general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120454-Eastbourne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eastbourne ![Photo by Phil Muir](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e5e2ebade114098f55f77a20a044b8b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Polegate ![Seaford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b0b93dc4b1468d6687aa84c65e6dd01a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seaford ![Photo by Debbie Whatt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1d1c9e9734079ce865d8e18ffb852744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birling Gap - Cities near East Dean and Friston - Places of interest [Eastbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne.dx4629)[Polegate](https://expedia.co.uk/Polegate.dx179933)[Seaford](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaford.dx182637)[Birling Gap](https://expedia.co.uk/Birling-Gap.dx6264206)[Jevington](https://expedia.co.uk/Jevington.dx3000010994) - [Seven Sisters ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Eastbourne.d553248634855572850.Attraction) - [Brighton Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Beach-Seafront.d6081139.Attraction) - [Brighton Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081141.Attraction) - [American Express Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/American-Express-Stadium-Brighton.d6273991.Attraction) - [Brighton Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Marina-Seafront.d6081145.Attraction) - [Brighton Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Pier-Seafront.d6081149.Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Attraction) - [University of Sussex ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Sussex-Brighton.d6081249.Attraction) - [Beachy Head ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beachy-Head-Eastbourne.d6092017.Attraction) - [Preston Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Preston-Park-Brighton.d6081221.Attraction) - [Eastbourne Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Beach-Eastbourne.d553248634855452206.Attraction) - [Brighton Dome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Dome-Brighton-City-Centre.d6154542.Attraction) - [Seven Sisters Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Country-Park-Seaford.d6280889.Attraction) - [Glyndebourne Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glyndebourne-Opera-House-Lewes.d6081187.Attraction) - [Pevensey Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pevensey-Bay-Beach-England.d553248621532508705.Attraction) - [Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bluebell-Railway-Sheffield-Park-Station-Uckfield.d6164885.Attraction) - [Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Devonshire-Park-Lawn-Tennis-Club-Eastbourne.d6280917.Attraction) - [Eastbourne Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Pier-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6081175.Attraction) - [Brighton Royal Pavilion ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Royal-Pavilion-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081153.Attraction) - [University of Brighton ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Brighton-Brighton.d6081247.Attraction) - [High Weald ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Attraction) - [Congress Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Congress-Theatre-Eastbourne.d6280909.Attraction) - [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Attraction) - [Sovereign Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sovereign-Harbour-Eastbourne.d6260962.Attraction) - [SEA LIFE Brighton ](https://expedia.co.uk/SEA-LIFE-Brighton-Seafront.d6081155.Attraction) - [Herstmonceux Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Herstmonceux-Castle-Hailsham.d6081197.Attraction) - [White Rock Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Rock-Theatre-Hastings.d6267121.Attraction) - [Drusillas Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Drusillas-Park-Polegate.d6280902.Attraction) - [Brighton Lanes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Lanes-Brighton-City-Centre.d6273987.Attraction) - [Hastings Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Pier-Hastings.d6081195.Attraction) - [Churchill Square Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Churchill-Square-Shopping-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081167.Attraction) - [Brighton Theatre Royal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Theatre-Royal-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081157.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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