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Brighton Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Brighton and Hove, England, then look no further for information about gay cruising spots in and around the city. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Brighton Hotel Deals

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On the Brighton seafront, in the heart of the vibrant gay scene in Kemptown, opposite Brighton's famous Palace Pier, the Amsterdam Hotel offers award-winning accommodation and free Wi-Fi. The Amsterdam Hotel offers a selection of large, newly decorated rooms to suit all budgets. All rooms have a large en suite walk-in shower room, a flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have stunning views over Brighton's famous pier, the beach, and the seafront. Light and airy, the stylish and contemporary bar was completely refurbished in 2018. Looking out to sea, the bar has a large outdoor terrace, a big-screen music video system and free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is included in the standard room rate. A traditional English breakfast can be purchased at the hotel. Please place your order when you check in. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to an array of restaurants and bars. The Brighton Conference Centre is a 13 minute walk away. A resident street parking voucher can be purchased on check-in for the Zone C area.
The stylish Legends Hotel is on Brighton's seafront, in the heart of Kemptown. It boasts the Legends Bar & Nightclub and rooms with sea views and free Wi-Fi throughout. The rooms at Legends are decorated with modern artwork and feature iPod docks, DVD players and flat-screen TVs. They also have showers, safes, hairdryers and ironing facilities. The bar has a seafront terrace and during the day serves coffees and light snacks. In the evenings it turns into a vibrant bar. Open till late, The Basement Club is subterranean nightclub hosting live DJs. Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion are just 500 m away. The fashionable Lanes shopping district is a 5-minute walk from Legends.
Overlooking the seafront, Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront benefits from its own entrance at the front of the hotel in the right corner and is just 400 m from the Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. It offers free WiFi throughout, a restaurant with sea views, a pool and a spa. The air-conditioned rooms feature a Dream bed, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can use the Health & Leisure club free of charge. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped gym. Breakfast is available daily. The contemporary restaurant offers an international dinner menu. The spectacular Atrium Bar is a focal point of the hotel with its huge glass ceiling. The modern bar and lounge areas have comfortable seating and are a perfect place to unwind. On the seafront promenade, this hotel is near the Lanes shopping area. Brighton Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away. The Lanes car park is situated underneath the hotel and guests receive a discounted rate.
This luxury hotel is perfectly located in the city centre facing Brighton's seafront, within an easy walk of the city's gay nightlife. With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Pier. The rooms at The Grand Brighton have high-quality furnishings, including Egyptian cotton bed linen and bathrobes. Each room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some Sky channels. With uninterrupted views of the seafront, the stylish cocktail bar and terrace serves traditional Sussex cream teas. Guests can also enjoy a fantastic meal in the restaurant. In the heart of vibrant Brighton, this iconic hotel is a 5-minute walk from The Lanes shopping streets and a 10-minute walk away from the Royal Pavilion. Gatwick Airport is 45 km from the property. Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Cruising Bars in Brighton

Brighton Cruise Bar

Brighton Cruise Bar

Men Only, Cruising

A new all male adult Cruise bar situated in the heart of Brighton and located above the Brighton Sauna. Theme and fetish nights are planned, check their website for more details.
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Bulldog

Bulldog

Bear, Older Crowd, Cruising

Brighton's oldest gay bar offers a whole host of entertainment including karaoke and regular house DJs. Weekly cabaret and great deals on drinks attract a mixture of gay men who are looking for a good time. The Bulldog is a well-loved local hangout with friendly staff to welcome everyone in. If you want to get involved in the local crowd then definitely try the karaoke.
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Brighton Hotel Deals

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On the Brighton seafront, in the heart of the vibrant gay scene in Kemptown, opposite Brighton's famous Palace Pier, the Amsterdam Hotel offers award-winning accommodation and free Wi-Fi. The Amsterdam Hotel offers a selection of large, newly decorated rooms to suit all budgets. All rooms have a large en suite walk-in shower room, a flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have stunning views over Brighton's famous pier, the beach, and the seafront. Light and airy, the stylish and contemporary bar was completely refurbished in 2018. Looking out to sea, the bar has a large outdoor terrace, a big-screen music video system and free Wi-Fi. A continental breakfast is included in the standard room rate. A traditional English breakfast can be purchased at the hotel. Please place your order when you check in. The hotel is a 2 minute walk to an array of restaurants and bars. The Brighton Conference Centre is a 13 minute walk away. A resident street parking voucher can be purchased on check-in for the Zone C area.
The stylish Legends Hotel is on Brighton's seafront, in the heart of Kemptown. It boasts the Legends Bar & Nightclub and rooms with sea views and free Wi-Fi throughout. The rooms at Legends are decorated with modern artwork and feature iPod docks, DVD players and flat-screen TVs. They also have showers, safes, hairdryers and ironing facilities. The bar has a seafront terrace and during the day serves coffees and light snacks. In the evenings it turns into a vibrant bar. Open till late, The Basement Club is subterranean nightclub hosting live DJs. Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion are just 500 m away. The fashionable Lanes shopping district is a 5-minute walk from Legends.
Overlooking the seafront, Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront benefits from its own entrance at the front of the hotel in the right corner and is just 400 m from the Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. It offers free WiFi throughout, a restaurant with sea views, a pool and a spa. The air-conditioned rooms feature a Dream bed, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can use the Health & Leisure club free of charge. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped gym. Breakfast is available daily. The contemporary restaurant offers an international dinner menu. The spectacular Atrium Bar is a focal point of the hotel with its huge glass ceiling. The modern bar and lounge areas have comfortable seating and are a perfect place to unwind. On the seafront promenade, this hotel is near the Lanes shopping area. Brighton Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away. The Lanes car park is situated underneath the hotel and guests receive a discounted rate.
This luxury hotel is perfectly located in the city centre facing Brighton's seafront, within an easy walk of the city's gay nightlife. With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Pier. The rooms at The Grand Brighton have high-quality furnishings, including Egyptian cotton bed linen and bathrobes. Each room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some Sky channels. With uninterrupted views of the seafront, the stylish cocktail bar and terrace serves traditional Sussex cream teas. Guests can also enjoy a fantastic meal in the restaurant. In the heart of vibrant Brighton, this iconic hotel is a 5-minute walk from The Lanes shopping streets and a 10-minute walk away from the Royal Pavilion. Gatwick Airport is 45 km from the property. Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Other Cruising Spots in Brighton

Boiler Room Sauna

Boiler Room Sauna

Men Only, Cruising

Head to Hove and discover this sauna with a friendly atmosphere. You'll find a 12-man sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, private cabins and video room. Or just relax in their fully licensed lounge bar, with tea, coffee and water being free all day. If you are felling hungry for food, then light meals and snacks can be ordered.
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The Brighton Sauna

The Brighton Sauna

Men Only, Cruising

This men only sauna is one of the largest cruising spots of its kind on the South coast. The atmosphere is down to earth and friendly, and the venue is totally refurbished and run by a new and exclusively gay team. Hosting events from fetish days to naked days, and with facilities including showers, steam room and luxury cabins the Brighton Sauna is there for a good time.
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Tours & Experiences in Brighton

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Gay friendly hotels in Brighton

There are so many places to stay in Brighton and Hove, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay and Gay Friendly hotels. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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