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a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel near Brighton Centre in Brighton

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Royal Pavilion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

6-Bed Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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6-Bed Private Room

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About the neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Brighton City Centre hostel, you'll find Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Street Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chalk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Very Italian Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toast & Toss - ‬2 min walk

About this property

a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel near Brighton Centre in Brighton
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A&o Brighton Beach also features a vending machine, express check-out, and a communal living room.

This Brighton hostel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
A&o Brighton Beach offers 51 accommodations. This Brighton hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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West Beach Hotel Brighton
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 540 reviews
$30 nightly
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 13
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 13
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The name on the photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 13 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 11 for adults and GBP 5.5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Brighton Hostel
YHA Brighton
YHA Brighton Hostel
a o Brighton Palace Pier
a&o Brighton Beach Brighton
a&o Brighton Beach Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
a&o Brighton Beach Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Brighton

Frequently asked questions

How close is a&o Brighton Beach to the airport?

A&o Brighton Beach is 30.6 mi (51-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does a&o Brighton Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at a&o Brighton Beach.

How close is a&o Brighton Beach to the beach?

This hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Brighton Beach and 10.2 mi (37-min drive) from Seaford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does a&o Brighton Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at a&o Brighton Beach, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11 for adults and GBP 5.5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at a&o Brighton Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at a&o Brighton Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 13 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at a&o Brighton Beach?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does a&o Brighton Beach have a pool?

A&o Brighton Beach does not have a pool.

Does a&o Brighton Beach have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does a&o Brighton Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is a&o Brighton Beach to downtown Brighton?

A&o Brighton Beach is 0.1 mi away from Brighton.

a&o Brighton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 406 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but quiet and clean double with private bathroom. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First up the Hotel staff are great, friendly helpful and always cheerful. Second the Hotel is in a great location, minutes from beach, pier or town. The hotel was once a very grand building and keeping these buildings maintained are a nightmare and expensive so will never match the standards of a modern build hotel in terms of noise etc so the hotel could be described as tired on the inside. the room was large but limited storage space, but it was clean, tidy with fresh linen and towels. bathroom was nice -good shower and bath. there was no tea/coffee facilities in the room but you could buy beverages at the bar. there was a good feel about the hotel . Overall it would not take much to improve the experience- clean the bedroom windows as i am sure there was a view there, if your in the en suite room maybe a kettle, couple of chairs. it was much better then the hostel experience my girlfriend thought she was getting (no negative experiences to report) and again location and staff was everything- i think you get for what you pay in towns like Brighton and this was reflected in this.Would i use again?????....Maybe!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great affordable option

Really welcoming receptionist, our private room was a very decent size and even had a sea view which was brilliant for the affordable price! Our en suite only had a bath and no shower which is really the only negative I can think of (and to some this could be a positive)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hostel

Nice hostel, right in front of the pier, even if the building is a bit old. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is also a nice bar. Bedroom and bathroom were of a good size but the TV was useless because placed behind the bed and there was no shower, only bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good

Good, staff good. Kitchen without cutlery on a couple of occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the mattress was like a school gym mat so we slept on the floor. The shower was amazing and customer service too. 6am fire alarm wake up call was not fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service

Hit the spot

Basic hotel, but spectacular view from room with lovely bed, and ideally situated by the pier, bathroom not cleaned properly, but for our 1 night stay it hit the spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

marcela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Now good people there 😒😒😒
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personel entered the room at 11pm without knocking the door, my partner was terrified and it felt like a really bad invasion of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THIYANESWARAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

£100 No tea no bedside lights no tv poor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, affordable stay in a perfect location. We booked a private double which was affordable, spacious and clean. The check in process was easy and the young local fellow at the desk was fantastic and sorted us out with recommendations. The location is incredible for the price. Seconds walk to the pier and loads of great venues around for food and drinks. The communal kitchen facility was well equipped, but perhaps in need of a good clean. Overall a very pleasant stay that I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a hostel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for somewhere to sleep

The hotel is clean , however the room definitely needs a bit of TLC. There are holes in the walls, Paint chipping off all over the room, windows rotting. The bed was clean, though, so if you are literally looking for a place to sleep, it is ok. As a heavy sleeper who can sleep through noise, I slept fine, however my boyfriend unfortunately couldn't sleep due to needing to keep the window open and the noise outside the hotel in the steeet keeping him up all night, which couldn't be muffled with ear plugs. Have to say the team at reception were really friendly and helpful, which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Food is fine, bed is comfortable but the noise was too much coudnt sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025