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a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Brighton Pier

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Beach nearby
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 9.9 per person)
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH
  • Place, Brighton Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

6-Bed Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi

6-Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Free WiFi

Bed In 8-bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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 on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends 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 Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brighton Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harry Ramsden's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a restaurant, 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.

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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

  • 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 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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Brighton Beach on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$80.34, 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 on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 398 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chun

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such a very old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Or room had a spectacular view! Breakfast was good. Everything in the area was so convenient to the hotel. Our only small complaint is that it did not have air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Algirdas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in Brighton
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Imogen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. The room was large with an en-suite. They provided a large fan as it was very hot when we visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A&o's chief assets are location, location and location. Their primary business seems to be running a youth hostel for busloads of youngsters. The youngsters can block access to breakfast and run rampant through the lounge. My top floor room had a large, uncomfortable bed but no furniture (until I asked for a chair). The motion sensor in the bathroom, supposed to save energy, kept the light on when the door was open but turned it off while I showered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible misleading information. I booked as I thought and was confirmed as The Brighton Beach hotel. Spent about an hour looking for it. Not surprising as there isn't one. In fact it's called the Royal York and not even a hotel .It's a hostel. Not at all happy about this .. So why was my booking confirmed as The Brighton Beach hotel? Dosnt even exist and is a hostel.Also the man who checked us in was extremely rude and had a terrible attitude. Certainly will never use this site again and I think I should be entitled to some compensation. My review will reflect my feelings .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a hostel not a hotel. I rxpe ted a hotel for the price i paid. Its very basic, not very clean; faded stains on sheet, 'water' marks behind the loo. The workmanship in the bathroom is poor The bed mattress was thin as well as the pillows, therefore a poor sleep The only redeeming fa tors were the staff were friendly and we fortunately hada sea view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room. Would have been nice to have some bedside lamps bit otherwise had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with partner
The room was big but no facilities in the room usually you have a kettle also some tea bags and coffee.Also we didn't know it was a hostel and each night the kids would be out shouting, screaming until 3.30am so we didnt get much sleep at all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hostel, so-so hotel, don't bring a car

A grand old building, very central, right close to the sea front. A hotel room with a window like this onto the park would cost a bomb. I made the mistake of booking a hotel based on the map and the price. This isn't a hotel, and doesn't pretend to be a hotel. It is very much a hostel. Don't have a lot of recent hostel experience, but to me it looked a very good hostel. But of course pretty weird for a hotel. They didn't have my booked room, so offered me this alternative, adding as an incentive to accept it that they would not put anyone else with me in the room. Never had that offered as a hotel feature before, but sure. It was certainly very clean, but took some work to find lights that would work (had to plug the beds in, some worked, some didn't). Can't beat the location, except if you are with a car. Brighton hates cars, and hates people with cars, and hates visitors with cars. Closest respectable parking was 15 minute walk away, and more expensive than Heathrow or downtown NYC. A decent walk from the station, but obviously not a problem for most hostel users. Would I send my kids there with ten of their closest friends? Absolutely. (Though not sure I'd recommend Brighton for anyone any more.) Would I stay there again? Probably not.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurstie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hollie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a hostel and I had a pleasant stay. Perfect location too. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Satisfied overall but loud bird noises coming from above and strangely the room next door!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonie

Disliked: Amenities
Good for a short trip. Location and poor quality glazing means that outside noise can be very loud depending on nightlife. Overall, great location in the heart of Brighton.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely wee spot

Staff were absolute sweethearts. Great chill atmosphere. Close to everything I wanted to go to. Well recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff were brilliant, the bed was comfortable and the room was perfect, but the guest above us was so noisy kept stomping about the room at all hours of the night we didn’t sleep well at all because of this, I would have definitely come back and recommend this hostel but I can’t because of the above reason I cannot risk not sleeping and then driving long distance again. This is not in any way the fault of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025