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a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Brighton Pier

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH
  • Brighton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brighton Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • SEA LIFE Brighton
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed Dorm

Free WiFi

Bed in 4-bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Front of property

West Beach Hotel Brighton

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (367)
The price is NZ$261
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
West Beach Hotel Brighton

About the area

Brighton

A&o Brighton Beach places you steps from Brighton Pier and within a short 5-minute stroll of Brighton Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Brighton City Centre hostel include Brighton Centre and Brighton Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 3 min walk
  • Brighton Pier - 4 min walk
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 8 min walk
  • Brighton Dome - 11 min walk
  • Brighton Centre - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪East Street Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Be at One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪VIP Italy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Casino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬5 min walk

About this property

a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Brighton Pier
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
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • 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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.90 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

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 12
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 12
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
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 12 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.

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: from approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and from GBP 4.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 12 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 12 (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 on-site 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at a&o Brighton Beach?

A&o Brighton Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at a&o Brighton Beach?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Brighton Beach on 26 Feb 2025 start from NZ$87.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to a&o Brighton Beach?

Yep, a&o Brighton Beach is a short 3-minute walk from Brighton Beach.

Does a&o Brighton Beach serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at a&o Brighton Beach?

No, a&o Brighton Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at a&o Brighton Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at a&o Brighton Beach?

Furry friends are welcome at a&o Brighton Beach, with food and water bowls on offer.

a&o Brighton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 321 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First got there, the man at reception wasn’t the friendliest. Gave us a hostel room when that was not on the booking at all, the room was completely falling apart, extremely dirty pillows and the cleanliness was just awful (photo evidence), could barely sleep due to upstairs people, constantly banging and stomping, we need complain but nothing was done about it. The beds themselves were super uncomfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Probably the best value seaview anywhere in Britain, I took the equivalent of the presidential suite (own room, own bathroom, own Lavvie) and I secretly looked down at the sometimes grungey but always sweet natured. However, it didn’t end well because I didn’t realise that you were supposed to tidy up after yourself and word of my six-days of presidential larging was quickly comported to a young staffer who declared, with an admixture of vengefulness and pity, that I had been summarily put on the banned list. Ironically, this was perhaps the first longer stay premiers where I hadn’t sneaked a ciggie in the bathroom, and yet I was found guilty, perhaps by dint of the ghosts of ashtrays past crying in the air for retribution. Anyway, it’s a great place, incredible value, lovely people. It’s just that they set a higher moral standard than that which I’m capable of following. And for these reasons, I apologise and wish everyone well.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ladies at reception were consistently simley and displayed great customer service skills The bathroom was clean and ventilated well- so the conditions were regulated and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid, they do not honour your booking
Booked a double room, was given a hostel dorm room. They said they had no free other rooms so I had no choice but stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING VALUE! AMAZING STAFF! AMAZING LOCATION!
I have to say, our stay at a&o was 11 out of 10! From location, to staff, from room to coffee/bar from seating areas to views and a short (under 5 minutes) walk to the historic Brighton Palace Pier! I simply cannot fault this lovely (I would so not call) hostel! I am already looking to book for another stay! The wonderful Isla couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. Thank you again Isla! 💝✨️ The bathroom was TOP NOTCH! The seating areas were simply beautiful and the staff were the cherry on the cake! In all my years, with a travel/tourism business degree under my belt, I have to say this is the first time my eyes opened to REAL, TRUE, HONEST value for money accommodation! I know I'm going on and on but honestly, I mean every word! If you don't believe me, try for yourself! Ps. I recommend the Cappuccino and a game of table mini football! 🙌✨️💕
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, good breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was clean. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with location. Super convenient. Will definitely come back. Down side is bed not very comfy for overweight people. , noise isolating minimal. But ok friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tooba

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The positive thing about this accommodation is that it is very close to the beach, and the second is the cleanliness of the room. I got a double room which only had one double bed and it was not suitable for two people. And it had a very small window. There was no any fridge. I felt like I was in a prison and I was trying to get out. And because it was located on the main street, it was very crowded and noisy and I couldn't sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a beautiful sea view with a side of a demolished building. Our stay was overall good for value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very basic room (I knew this as it's a hostel) but the price was good and location is unbeatable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian, Capelle aan den IJssel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to stay for people with a lower budget. We booked a room with a private bathroom. It’s in the city centre/next to the beach and the pier! The facilities could use some TLC but it’s not that bad. Would definitely come back here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, private bath room are big, staff are nice and helpful. Everything good, absolutely value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gars

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, love the views and the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Anne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff . Lovely building with beautiful views .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite to rest
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rafeeq

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here
Shocking, don’t stay if you want to sleep. Also you have to pay for a towel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! I really love the lounge area! It was chill and quiet and had a wonderful coffee shop vibe. I enjoyed my stay; everything was great. The internet was a bit unsteady on the upper floors, but other than that, I'd stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024