A people magnet on the south coast of England, vibrant Brighton\u00a0is exactly the type of city that Airbnb was created for.<\/p>\n
With a rake of visitors attracted to its cultural curiosities, independent shops, and its LGBTQ+ friendliness \u2013 never mind its pebble beaches or party vibe \u2013 there\u2019s just not enough hotels for everyone who wants a slice of the action. Add in a continual run of hip events like the Fringe Festival, the Great Escape and Artists Open House, and it\u2019s a seaside town that\u2019s always worth the trip.<\/p>\n
Responding to demand, there\u2019s quite the range of Airbnbs on hand. We\u2019ve trawled through the hundreds available to find the very best, including stays for quirky interiors, big groups, luxury chic and stunning sea views.<\/p>\n
Book early enough and you\u2019ll have your pick of the bun<\/p>\n
Neighbourhood: Kemptown<\/p>\n
In a confirmed case of \u201cmore is more\u201d, Brighton Candy Box aren\u2019t shy about peppering the entire four-bedroom house with statement pieces and colourful curios that make it a unique stay. Each of the four bedrooms is individually styled, and the vaulted open-plan entertaining area is an ideal place for those all-important pre-drinks. Forget hotel towel robes \u2013 at the Candy Box, each guest gets their own kimono for added decadence, and you\u2019ll find other added touches like a record player, books and games. The location is handy too: the townhouse is found in Kemptown, convenient for the Palace Pier, the Lanes and the queer-friendly pubs and clubs around St James Street.<\/p>\n
Average price: \u00a3399 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Lanes<\/p>\n How much more central could this location be? None. None more central. It\u2019s found in the Lanes, right by the seafront and in the heart of the action, meaning that partygoers can stumble in from any which way after just a few minutes\u2019 walk \u2013 just mind the cobbled streets. Mixing its modern feel with original beams along its ceilings, this high-spec studio has a well-equipped kitchen, an uber-comfy sofa for the mornings after, and a hidden bed that pops out on demand. As a bolthole for those who plan on going out-out, it can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3138 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Seafront<\/p>\n The Regency era was a fruitful one for Brighton: it\u2019s when the unmistakable Royal Pavilion was designed by John Nash and the city\u2019s swathes of vanilla-hued seafront mansions were constructed. So if you stay in Brunswick Square, you\u2019ll be staying in a part of its history \u2013 plus there\u2019s the double-height ceilings and sash windows for added opulence. This smartly designed one-bed flat on the square has a compact kitchen and shower room, and is decorated with art by the owner that\u2019s available to buy. The location is second to none: it\u2019s right by the seafront with Brighton on its east side and the gentrified area of Hove on its west.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3120 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Kemptown<\/p>\n The Vessel is a newly refurbished, high-spec townhouse that oozes luxury in every detail. It\u2019s put together by an interior designer, which explains daring choices like a canary yellow corner sofa in the living room, and whitewashed brick wall and dramatic chandelier in the landing. It has five double bedrooms and a single, and plenty of space for guests including a suntrap of an outside space for al fresco drinks. You might not want to leave this stylish Airbnb, but if you do, it\u2019s in Kemptown near the marina and a 10-minute bike ride or taxi into the centre of Brighton.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3750 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Lanes<\/p>\n Given that large hen parties can be like herding cats, this former sea captain\u2019s home offers plenty of flexibility thanks to its super central location in the Lanes. The pad is ginormous: it houses up to 16 people with five double bedrooms plus two extra beds and two double sofabeds in the living room. It\u2019s a good looking townhouse too: expect Farrow & Ball-painted walls, restored cornicing, sea views from the top floors and a pamper area with illuminated dressing room mirrors. The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance is the 16-person dining table that\u2019s just waiting for a private chef for a refined dinner, or muck in together for a help-yourself brunch. Sadly stag parties aren\u2019t allowed.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3600 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: the South Downs<\/p>\n One for cosy winter nights as much as summer seaside days, it\u2019s way too easy to settle into the country chic of this flint cottage, restored as part of Channel 4\u2019s Old House New Home<\/em>. Guests can get cosy by the working fireplace, or take a pew at the breakfast bar, accentuated with low copper light shades. The oak beams, the wooden furniture and the plush beds go big on that homely feel. It\u2019s set at the edge of the city near the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, which is etched with walking and cycling trails that could take up a full weekend. It\u2019s handy that the beach is a five-minute drive away too.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3310 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: North Laine<\/p>\n It\u2019s all dark-toned boudoir decor in this one-bed townhouse, converted from a chapel dating from 1876. Below the striking stained glass ceiling you\u2019ll find a roll-top bath ready for sharing, and the king size bed is as plush as it gets. Just imagine a stylish hotel suite, without the fear of room service knocking. The townhouse is tucked away in a Victorian mews in the North Laine area, which is full of boutique shops and close to the sea. There aren\u2019t full cooking facilities, but a candlelit dinner or two will negate that issue.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3143 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Hanover<\/p>\n To save your holiday funds for the beach and bars without compromising on a comfortable stay, get acquainted with this keenly priced one-bed apartment. In the hilly neighbourhood of Hanover, it\u2019s a perfectly cosy, lived-in flat that has a sofa bed in the sitting room, and views that stretch out past rooftops to the sea. Kitchen basics like tea, toast, coffee and croissants could even save on brunch money. It\u2019s just a 15\/20 minute walk from the Lanes, but craft beer fans will adore the area: local pubs like The Independent, North Laine Brewery and The Geese are in stumbling distance home.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a389 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Kemptown<\/p>\n There\u2019s no better reminder that you\u2019re holidaying in Brighton than waking to an uninterrupted sea view. That\u2019s the main draw of The Hollywood Apartment in the Kemptown seafront, but the list goes on. There\u2019s the gorgeous interiors, with a modern aesthetic of bold colours that pop thanks to light flooding in from its floor to ceiling windows. The living room and kitchen are spacious, as is the one bedroom with a king size bed. Happily, the south-facing coastal scene can be taken in from a balcony that\u2019s just waiting to be enjoyed with a glass of fizz in hand.<\/p>\n Average price: \u00a3458 per night<\/em><\/p>\n Neighbourhood: Kemptown<\/p>\n From the head chocolatier of short-lived local emporium Choccywoccydoodah comes an four-person Airbnb that\u2019s an explosion of kitsch and colour. Take in the tropical wallpaper, elaborate beds draped with turquoise velvet curtains, hot pink microwaves and a painted blue cloudy sky in the bathroom because why not, and you\u2019ll understand the aesthetic he\u2019s gone for. There\u2019s a tucked-away courtyard to relax in, but just outside are the amenities of Kemptown and Brighton city centre. Both the Palace Pier and the Old Steine, which houses the annual Fringe Festival in May, are just a five-minute walk away, and the sea is across the road.<\/p>\nBest for nightlife: Sea La Vie<\/h3>\n
Best for Regency grandeur: Brunswick Square artist residence by ales ez<\/h3>\n
Best for luxury chic: The Vessel<\/h3>\n
Best for hen dos: Brighton’s Most Central Seaview Regency Townhouse<\/h3>\n
Best for South Downs: Beautiful, Historical Susses Flint Cottage<\/h3>\n
Best for romance: The Chapel Townhouse<\/h3>\n
Best for tight budgets: One bedroom flat with great view<\/h3>\n
Best for sea views: The Hollywood Apartment<\/h3>\n
Best for bold interiors: Dave’s Pop! Palace<\/h3>\n