a&o Brighton Beach

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A&O Hotels & Hostels
7.7 (3857 reviews)
Old Steine , Brighton & Hove , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
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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:

Breakfast price is reduced by 50% for children aged 7–17 years.

When booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that pets are only allowed in private rooms for an additional charge.

Towels are not included in the rate of dorm rooms. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please note that all guests need to provide a valid ID at check-in.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability, and additional charges may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 3857 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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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good hostel
Pros:

The location

Cons:

For that room with 8 other people the price was far too high

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Edina • solo_traveller • it
1
Pros:

I couldn’t sleep all night, because the people in the room above! And the lady at reception was really rude!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay in a clean, spacious, comfortable dorm room with a great bathroom in a perfect location!
Pros:

Excellent dorm room--large, well set up, great lock boxes and ottomans, nice linens, good bathroom, helpful staff.

Cons:

Maybe less chemical liquid soap in the bathrooms. Nothing really to complain about though since it's free :) but just feels like dish soap. Maybe some local artists' work on the walls and more snack style food in the bar area though I think they're revamping/rethinking that? Maybe another breakfast option.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Dominik • solo_traveller • at
7
Cons:

No Curtains in the doorm so everyone could see me anytime, no privacy

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Alina • solo_traveller • de
7
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Eva • solo_traveller • se
7
Återkommer
Pros:

Läget är perfekt och personalen supertrevlig och hjälpsam

Cons:

I mitt jättestora dubbelrum fanns en stor dubbelsäng och en sorts klädhängare. Varken stol eller bord fanns trots att den tomma golvytan var enorm.
Hela byggnaden är väldigt varm och det finns ingen AC.
Det pågår renovering av byggnaden så det gick inte att se ut genom fönstren men det kan man ju inte göra mycket åt.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Oluwatoyin • solo_traveller • ng
8
Pros:

Great staff
Clean facilities
Excellent location

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Anzhela • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Locations right next to the beach

Cons:

The noise from the hotel renovation construction. When the construction worker is walking around outside at 7:30 a.m., it's a shame the windows were so bad, as the room overlooked the main street. The soap dispensers in the bathroom weren't fully refilled.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • es
6
Bona estada en una ciutat, Brighton, molt animada a l'estiu. No us perdeu les Seven Sisters.
Pros:

La ubicació és excel·lent i el personal amable. L'esmorzar és correcte.

Cons:

No m'ha agradat haver reservat l'allotjament pensant que era un hotel quan, en realitat, és un hostal. Crec que Booking no va ser prou clar. La façana de l'edifici està en reformes.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Benn • couple • gb
3
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Sloot • solo_traveller • nl
10
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Julia Travels • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Josh • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The scaffolding for renovations definitely got in the way. Clean but dated amenities.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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HEIDI • family_with_children • be
6
Pros:

Goede locatie, goede prijs-kwaliteit verhouding. Vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Er waren werken aan het gebouw en ‘s ochtends stonden de werkmannen vroeg aan de gevel naast onze ramen te werken. Ze kwamen ook toen we nog sliepen kloppen om binnen de maten van de ramen op te meten. Ze waren wel vriendelijk maar was niet echt comfortabel. Het was ook warm waardoor we de ramen ‘s nachts moesten openzetten en gezien de centrale ligging was er heel veel lawaai (geroep van daklozen en dronken mensen).

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff and the comfortable bed

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicolaï • solo_traveller • nl
7
Prima voor de prijs
Pros:

Ruime kamer
Super locatie
Goed uitgeruste gezamenlijke keuken
Veel stopcontacten

Cons:

Bij het douchen overspoelt de hele badkamer. Bij de eerste keer douchen had ik dat niet door en daardoor waren al mijn spullen doorweekt.
Daarnaast is door geluidsoverlast van de renovatie uitslapen niet echt mogelijk.
Het matras is van plastic en daardoor ook niet echt comfortabel.
Ook is de enige lamp in de kamer super fel. Dit is savonds niet echt fijn.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed Zimar • family_with_children • ae
8
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Grace • solo_traveller • gb
7
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Rodolph Conrad • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee