South East England

Travel Guide

Dover Castle showing a castle and heritage architecture
White Cliffs of Dover featuring landscape views, a pebble beach and rocky coastline
Dover Castle featuring a castle and heritage architecture
Historic Dockyard Chatham featuring interior views
Walmer Castle and Gardens which includes château or palace and a bridge as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in South East England

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Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Museums, historic sites, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Oxford City Centre. Check out Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring the area.

Oxford City Centre
Brighton featuring heritage architecture

Brighton City Centre

4.5/5(41 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.

Brighton City Centre
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Southampton City Centre

4/5(87 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 showing heritage elements

Southsea

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

Southsea
Kennet & Avon Canal featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Reading City Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

Reading City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Reading Museum and Town Hall or Oracle.

Reading City Centre
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Central Milton Keynes

4/5(2 area reviews)

Central Milton Keynes is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre and Milton Keynes Theatre while you're in town.

Central Milton Keynes
Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
South Terminal Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, England
The price is CA $180 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
CA $180
CA $216 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,283 reviews)
"Perfectly decent airport hotel but lacking any character. That doesn't really matter for an airport stopover but it's the reason for the 4/5 rating. Also trays from someone's room service left overnight in corridor outside my room despite my mentioning it to staff and the promise someone would collect ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2025

Hilton London Gatwick Airport
pentahotel Reading

pentahotel Reading

4 out of 5
Oxford Road, Reading, England
The price is CA $106 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $106
CA $127 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lots of great activity options in the lobby including darts, billiards, games! Very nice hotel and child friendly!"

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

pentahotel Reading
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4 out of 5
Kings Road Brighton, Brighton, England
The price is CA $171 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $171
CA $206 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, the suite was a little dirty but when we pointed out windows etc the cleaners attended to it straight away. Location was great"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront
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.
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 Aug. 18, 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! (277 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 Jul. 29, 2025

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Hangover Hotel

Hangover Hotel

2 out of 5
33 oriental place, Brighton, England
Stay at this apartment in Brighton. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach are located nearby.
Hangover Hotel
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.

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