South Coast

Travel Guide

Durdle Door featuring a pebble beach, a sunset and rocky coastline
Walmer Castle and Gardens showing a bridge and a castle as well as a small group of people
Bournemouth which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and hiking or walking
Pantiles showing a house
Durdle Door featuring a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

Where to stay in South Coast

Brighton showing heritage architecture

Brighton City Centre

4/5(966 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Brighton City Centre. Make a stop by North Laine or Brighton Lanes while you're exploring the area.

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Southampton City Centre

4/5(584 area reviews)

The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Southampton Passenger Terminal might round out your trip.

Southampton City Centre
Royal Marines Museum featuring heritage elements

Southsea

Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Seafront

4/5(154 area reviews)

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Seafront might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kings Road Arches and Brighton Pier.

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Bournemouth City Centre

4/5(1,198 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.

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Kemptown

4.5/5(396 area reviews)

Kemptown is known for its breathtaking beach views, and with sights like Brighton Beach and SEA LIFE Brighton, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Brighton.

Kemptown
The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

4 out of 5
97-99 King's Road, Brighton, England
The price is €128 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€128
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,586 reviews)
Beautiful hotel.
"Beautiful hotel. Room was large, well arranged and looked recently decorated. Everything was perfect. We also had breakfast on the two days. Delicious with lots of choice and friendly staff throughout."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Grand Brighton
Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

4 out of 5
101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, England
The price is €94 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€94
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,324 reviews)
"Overall hotel is lovely and staff were good but little things like the rubbish wasn’t taken from our room we stayed for two nights but otherwise generally good"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South, Bournemouth, England
The price is €64 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€64
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed at the property for two nights with family. Lovely big family rooms, great facilities, friendly staff. Little dated, but this did not effect our stay and would definitely return"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Laguna Hotel
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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace, Southampton, England
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,064 reviews)
A good pre-cruise stay
"Room was good, breakfast had a great selection including gluten free toast. Only challenges were the shower head which we couldn’t get to stop dripping so we simply closed the bathroom door. Also, there was no convenient place to use the blow dryer near a mirror and desk."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

room2 Southampton Hometel
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
11 Queen Square, Brighton, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
1 night bliss
"Had to wait for manager who had popped away from the desk when I arrived. Prompt checkin followed. Stayed in a studio. Lovely for 1 person, great amenities including a washer/dryer for laundry, dishwasher, microwave oven, fridge with small icebox. Lovely and clean especially in the bathroom inc mirrors ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Cranborne House

Cranborne House

2 out of 5
St Paul's Pl, Bournemouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Bournemouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Poole Harbour and Bournemouth Beach ...
Cranborne House
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Popular places to visit

Southampton Cruise Terminal

Southampton Cruise Terminal

One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.

Southampton Cruise Terminal
Durdle Door featuring rocky coastline, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Durdle Door

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Poole Harbour showing heritage architecture and a river or creek

Poole Harbour

Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.

Poole Harbour
Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth Beach

Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.

Bournemouth Beach
Brighton Beach showing a city and general coastal views

Brighton Beach

Visit this famous spot on the Sussex coast, where you can enjoy waterside activities during the day and an energetic nightlife after dark.

Brighton Beach
Gunwharf Quays showing modern architecture and a river or creek

Gunwharf Quays

Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.

Gunwharf Quays

Things to do

Mindful Photo Walk at Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens

Mindful Photo Walk at Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens

€23
per adult
Mindful Photo Walk at Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens
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Bournemouth which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and hiking or walking

Bournemouth

Southampton showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture

Southampton

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst

Mudeford

Mudeford