Geographically, the so-called city centre is located in an easterly part of the Brighton and Hove urban conurbation.

The North Laine area has a network of streets dubbed the 'Cultural Quarter', so called because of its concentration of theatres, galleries and small venues.

Brighton Palace Pier is home to many rides and other amusements such as fortune tellers and prize winning games.

West Street is the city's centre for nightlife as home to a number of night clubs and late-night bars.

Buses serve as the main mode of public transport in Brighton and Hove connecting all suburbs and outer areas to the city centre.

Brighton Railway station serves as the city's main rail terminus and has good links to London, Gatwick Airport and the south coast.

[1] There are numerous hotels in the city centre, some of the more notable ones include The Grand, the Hilton Metropole, the Royal Albion and the Ramada.