Unsure of what to get your special someone this Christmas or want to treat yourself? How about a New Year’s Eve trip to Brighton to see 2024? There is so much on offer in the city – from luxury breaks to more affordable hotels.
Remember, you may be paying a premium for accommodation over the festive period and new year so make sure you book ahead for the best deals and to avoid disappointment.
With the art scene of Brighton, you’ll find bold and bright boutique interiors and sea views. As New Year’s Eve falls on a weekend this year, several hotels have a two-night minimum booking for weekends, so why not treat yourself to two or more night’s away?
Here are We Love Brighton’s top picks for the best hotels to spend the New Year 2023 – we checked they still have rooms available but be quick!
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| The Grand | Centrally located with an ocean view and NYE events on-site. |
| Drakes Hotel | Seafront boutique hotel with diverse room options and fine dining. |
| Artist Residence | Group-friendly bohemian regency townhouse. |
| Hotel Pelirocco | Hotel with bold decor perfect for couples. |
| Cappadocia Guesthouse | Turkish-inspired boutique near the North Laines. |
| Snooze | Vintage-style funky boutique hotel with free bubbly on arrival. |
| Leonardo Hotel | Central hotel with minimalistic rooms and accessibility. |
The Grand, Brighton
If you want to wake up on 1st January 2024 and look out to the ocean from your bed, then the glorious Grand, boasting sea views, maybe the luxury option for you. It’s near the West Pier and the i360, which has two eye-catching NYE events; a three-course fine dining menu (from £130 for members) at 7 pm and a New Year’s Eve Silent Disco by the Silent DJs (Tickets: £40) from 11 pm. Hence, the hotel is a great central place to stay if you want room only (from £500 for two adults sharing).
This four-star hotel also offers a New Year’s Eve getaway package with a five-course tasting menu, a New Year’s Eve ball with a live band, and a New Year’s Day breakfast. At the time of publication, there are 2 New Year’s Eve packages still available, starting at £300 for a single room, adults only. Call the hotel to book or book online.
Reservations: 01273 224 300
Address: 97-99 Kings Rd, Brighton, BN1 2FW
Website: https://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/
Book Your Stay Here!Drakes Hotel
If your budget doesn’t stretch to some of the other hotels in Brighton like The Grand, just along the seafront in Kemptown rooms start at £189 for two people sharing on New Year’s Eve at Drakes Hotel.
You’ll still be close to all the main attractions and the sea, and even closer to Brighton’s iconic Pier but what we love about this luxury boutique four-star hotel is there is a range of rooms available based on budget; starting with a good room, better room or great room from £265.50 for one night.
We’ve been frothing over Drakes’s Instagram page and have decided the option of breakfast in bed and a freestanding bath would be perfect for a New Year’s break at this Regency townhouse hotel. If you book directly with the hotel, it is offering 30 per cent off on selected winter dates. This hotel has a fine-dining restaurant and cocktail bar ideal for seeing in 2024 in style.
Drakes is a luxury boutique hotel on Brighton’s seafront, overlooking the Brighton Palace Pier. It offers unique 4-star accommodation and has a fine-dining restaurant and vibrant cocktail bar, which overlooks the sunset. We’re praying for sunny yet cold and crisp winter days this year.
Reservations: 01273 696 934
Address: Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1PE
Website: drakeshotel.com
Book Your Stay Here!Artist Residence, Brighton
Are you planning a New Year’s break with a group of friends? If so, the stylist Artist Residence could be a great option for you as its ‘Below Deck’ offerings can sleep up to four people from £460 for two nights.
There’s a two-night minimum stay for these dates at this bohemian and eccentric Regency townhouse also on the seafront and 15 minutes walk from Brighton station. There are different room styles to choose from with original artists’ murals, which we’ve been admiring via Instagram.
What makes Artist Residence Brighton great for New Year’s is it has a cocktail bar and also a brunch menu if you’re nursing a hangover on the 1st of January. It’s also a minute walk to the beach if you fancy a brisk New Year’s Day walk by the sea. Rooms for up to two people start at £370 for two nights this New Year.
Book online or call: 01273 324 302
Address: Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2GG
Website: https://www.artistresidence.co.uk/
Book Your Stay Here!Hotel Pelirocco
Fancy a spicy getaway with your lover as we transition from 2023 to 2024? This highly-rated four-star boutique hotel’s flagship three-room suite the ‘Lovers Lair’ is currently waiting to be snapped up for New Year’s Eve.
For the discounted price of £449.10 for the one night available when booked directly online, you’ll get an 8ft round bed, mirrored ceiling canopy, pole-dancing area and lounge, and breakfast. Not only this but there’s a huge plunge bath with double monsoon shower heads for a night to remember.
For the other colourful and bold rooms in this accommodation, which calls itself “England’s most rock and roll hotel”, online prices start at £288.00 for a small double room for two nights over New Year. Themed rooms include a celebration of Brighton’s Mod culture and the Rebel Rebel room, which is a tribute to Bowie, for a truly memorable time away. The Tropical Paradise triple room is currently available for two nights over New Year’s Eve and sleeps up to three for £468.
Another thing we love about this hotel is if you’re a Brighton local, Hotel Pelirocco offers a 10 per cent midweek stay discount for people with BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcodes. You’ll need to show proof of address.
Reservations: 01273 327 055
Address: Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
Website: https://hotelpelirocco.co.uk/
Book Your Stay Here!Cappadocia Guesthouse Brighton
We adore the frontage of this beautiful boutique guest house less than a 10-minute walk from Brighton station in the heart of the North Laine. There’s also a two-night minimum booking here during this time and a New Year’s stay starts at £231.30 for two people for two nights when booked online. Try before you buy… sort of, as you can go on a 3D tour of Cappadocia and explore all the floors via its website.
What we love about this guesthouse is the mix of traditional Turkish and modern decor, which we reckon will be so cosy for a New Year’s Eve stay. Another thing that makes this one special is the ground floor is the popular Garden Cafe with its mouthwatering menu and food made with love. Breakfast is not included in the room rate so you can choose whether to eat here or browse the North Laines for many other delights.
Address: North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YB
Website: https://www.cappadociaguesthouse.co.uk/
Book Your Stay Here!Snooze
“Brighton’s funkiest boutique hotel” Snooze is offering a free bottle of bubbly to people who book a two-night stay from 30th December to 1st January. Snooze prides itself on keeping its prices the same as other winter weekends over the New Year weekend so no inflated prices here. This award-winning seaside hotel in Kemptown boasts a luxurious vintage style, unique design and a super chilled atmosphere.
There are nine rooms to choose from and some are still available for New Year. Rooms start at £260 for two people for a two-night stay. There’s also a family ensuite room currently available for £400.
Book online or call: 01273 605 797
Address: 25 St George’s Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1JJ
Website: https://www.snoozebrighton.com/
Book Your Stay Here!Leonardo Hotel, Brighton
Many hotels in Brighton offering one night’s accommodation over New Year’s Eve are fully booked especially the budget options. If you want one night’s accommodation at a nice hotel for a reasonable price (for New Year’s Eve) then there are still rooms available at the Leonardo Hotel starting at £169 room only for two people.
This hotel is right next to the train station so is brilliant for anyone wanting to come or go by train and also has good disabled access. The Leonardo Hotel (and the station) are within walking or wheeling distance to most things you’ll need for a brilliant New Year’s Eve, whether you’re going out on the town, visiting the city’s best attractions or going out for a special dinner.
The rooms here are a bit more minimalist and calm compared to some of the other hotels we’ve picked if that’s more your sort of thing. There is also an in-house bar and restaurant for a tipple and dinner before or after your planned activities. Best prices are available when booking directly online.
Address: 101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, BN1 4DJ
Website: https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/brighton/leonardo-hotel-brighton
Book Your Stay Here!Final thoughts on the perfect hotels For Your New Year’s Eve (NYE) Trip To Brighton
So, those are our top picks for hotels you should book for your New Year’s Eve trip to Brighton in 2023. Make sure you browse and book soon before everything gets booked up. Before we know it, it’ll be 2024.
Have a happy new year whatever you decide to do. Check out our other We Love Brighton articles for more on the best activities, nights out and places to eat to make your New Year’s Eve super special for you.
