a&o Brighton Beach

Hotels
A&O Hotels & Hostels
7.7 (3432 reviews)
Old Steine , Brighton & Hove , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
No central heating
Confusing food pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Some reviews mention clean toilets, but overall cleanliness has mixed feedback, suggesting room for improvement.
Service
8.25
Generally friendly staff, but one negative experience with a grumpy staff member noted.
Location
8.79
Consistently praised for its good location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.74
Room quality received mixed reviews; some tenants noted noise issues and that rooms were sometimes unprepared.
Amenities
7.27
Some amenities are noted to be lacking, like central heating and coffee making facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Considered good value for money by many guests given the location and rates.
Food and Beverage
6.28
No free coffee or tea; confusion about breakfast pricing.
Overall Experience
7.25
Overall a decent experience with some guests expressing they may not return due to various issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:27

Property Description

Enchanting Brighton Getaway at YHA Hostel Brighton

Immerse yourself in the vibrant seaside city of Brighton at YHA Hostel Brighton, just a stone's throw away from the seafront, city centre, and pier.

Unmatched Convenience and Comfort

Indulge in en-suite rooms, a licensed bar, and a restaurant serving delectable meals and snacks. Enjoy the convenience of a conference room and complimentary WiFi in all public areas.

Exciting Nightlife and Entertainment

Experience Brighton's lively nightlife with cocktail bars, music venues, and traditional pubs at your doorstep. Explore Brighton Marina's shopping mall, waterfront dining, cinema, bowling alley, casino, and fitness centre just 2.7 miles away.

Book your unforgettable Brighton adventure at YHA Hostel Brighton today!

Important information:

For children aged between 7 and 17 years breakfast price is reduced by 50%.

When booking for 10 people per reservation different payment and cancellation policies may apply. The hotel will contact you after booking with more information.

Children under 18 should have parental permission if not accompanied by parents.

Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms like single and twin rooms and for an additional charge. Pets are not allowed in shared dorms.

Towels are not included in the room rate of dorm rooms. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 3432 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 6.28
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Lefteris Spanakis family_with_children gr
8
Pros:

Το σημείο ήταν εξαιρετικό. Επιπλέον η εξυπηρέτηση στο κατάλυμα ήταν πολύ αξιόλογη

Cons:

Υπήρχαν κάποια ζητήματα με τις πρίζες και την ηχομόνωση, αλλά όχι τόσα ώστε να μας δυσαρεστήσουν

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
10
Enjoyed a very pleasant 3 nights , so reasonably priced too
Pros:

It’s ideal situation

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Hayley family_with_children gb
3
Wouldn’t stay again. Location was the best point
Pros:

Location was great. Staff were so friendly & helpful.

Cons:

Wasn’t the best. there was chewing gum on the wall. No hot water in the shower - just like warm/cold. Windows are paper thin could hear all the night clubbers outside the back kept waking us up. Could hear people above us there every foot step. I won’t be staying again £88 was a lot wish we paid abit extra for a warm cozy hotel tbh.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
1
Horrific stay. Maniacs staying at the hotel fighting and shouting all through the night. Staff don’t help with issues
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Everything. Staff were useless. The property have not addressed our official complaints. We were told “you get what you pay for” with regards to the screaming and fighting all through the night from multiple other guests - we paid as much as every other hotel in the area!! It was not cheap. The hotel room was dirty. The sheets had dark patches including the pillows. We asked for it to be changed and were ignored.
Staff at the front desk were totally unwilling to deal with the rowdy guests in the rest of the hotel. It was so bad we were close to calling the police. Came home after 2 nights there, completely exhausted and our trip totally ruined.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Frank couple gb
6
Great location, central to everything you would want to see and do in Brighton, great staff.
Pros:

Staff were really helpful, I asked to be moved from my original room and they sorted it the next day

Cons:

The first room I was in had peeling plaster and paint, seemed very tired and needs upgrading, there was a bath but no shower and the windows were not double glazed so could hear everything from the road and throughout the night when pubs/clubs kicked out (I understand this is outside of the control of the hostel) Credit to the staff who changed my room for the second night which was better.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children de
2
Nicht noch einmal…
Pros:

Das Personal war zwar durchgehend freundlich und bemüht

Cons:

Der Zustand des Zimmers entsprach aus meiner persönlichen Sicht nicht einmal grundlegenden Erwartungen. Ich habe mehrere deutliche Mängel festgestellt: Teile der Wandoberfläche lösten sich, und im Badezimmer gab es klare Anzeichen für Feuchtigkeitsschäden, einschließlich Stellen, die wie Schimmel wirkten. Auch die Fenster waren sichtbar verschmutzt, und einige der Bettlampen funktionierten überhaupt nicht.

Insgesamt entstand der Eindruck, dass das Zimmer weder ausreichend gepflegt noch gründlich gereinigt wurde.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Ildiko couple gb
5
Pros:

Great location, spacious room & bathroom.

Cons:

Bed was hard we could feel it in our bones, slightly toilet leakage, dried out breakfast.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Linsey couple gb
8
Such amazing value
Pros:

Whilst far from a luxury stay, the location is perfect and, for the price you can’t go wrong. The room is very basic, with no personality but it’s clean. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

It’s rather noisy, take earplugs! The mattress is very thin, meaning you feel every bump of the bed frame underneath but I’ve paid a lot more to be a lot more uncomfortable!

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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LYNDA solo_traveller gb
1
Rubbish
Pros:

Bathroom

Cons:

Staff, bed, people in there

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Nothing as I am homeless it was -2° I booked online and wen I got there I got refused a bed as I never had picture id I told reception my position and still got refused bk on to the streets

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Marlene solo_traveller fr
8
Un emplacement idéal pour explorer Brighton et ses environs
Pros:

L’emplacement est idéal, juste à côté de la mer. On peut rejoindre la gare et le centre-ville très facilement à pied. Le personnel est très gentil et à l’écoute. La chambre est très propre.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
F
Frubin solo_traveller gb
10
Brighton
Pros:

Close to the beach and town centre

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Lage und freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal

Cons:

Bett, Matratze

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
2
Even for the money, terrible experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bed was so uncomfortable I couldn't sleep at all. The mattress was so thin that I could feel the metal bed frame through it. It was like the bed slats had been removed minus the parts of the frame. There was hardly any furniture.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

Brighton

Cons:

But cold

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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WORAWET solo_traveller gb
10
A comfortable stay with affordable price.
Pros:

- Location is so close to the beach and all amenities.
- Staff are helpful and efficient.
- Room is basic, nothing fancy, but very clean.
- Bed was comfy. Duvet/blanket was clean. Pleasant.
- it is a hostel but I booked for Pvt room with sea view (room 303)
- warm and hot water just right.
- I am a healthy person I cook my own meal so the hostel provides cooking facilities.

Will definitely stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about. Only suggestion that for guest who book pvt rooms, perhaps tea, coffee and kettle provided. However considering the price, all is well.

One more thing which has nothing to do with the hostel. Due to the location, you can hear drunk people screaming at late night but I slept well.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Chiedu solo_traveller gb
6
Very suitable for a quick and convenient stay
Pros:

Good location and value for money. Good common area and friendly staff

Cons:

Snoring of others, but can’t complain in a shared dorm

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Aldorey solo_traveller ph
7
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
7
2026-03-29 via Nuitee