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a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Brighton Pier

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Enjoy the serene view of the city skyline and the distant water from the comfort of your room.
Experience the grandeur of this historic building, marked by a stunning archway and ornate details.
Relax in a stylish space with a seating area, large windows, and local artwork.
Enjoy the beach with stunning views of the ocean and a nearby lighthouse.
Relax in a stylish space with seating areas, a bar, and large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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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 Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Pier - 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Be at One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Very Italian Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ohso Social - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grosvenor Casino - ‬4 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

More

  • 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 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Brighton Beach on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$142.76, 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 362 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room as described, great location near the beach! Comfortable stay, would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Akiko

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

Worst hotel stay ever

Ok, I know it's a hostel. But I've stayed in private rooms in hostels all around the world and this review is in comparison to them. The room was spacious and ok. The bedsheets and pillows had little stains on them which weren't great. The bed was shocking. I could feel the metal frame underneath. The TV reception was intermittent and some of the functions on the remote did not work. But, I'm well aware that staying in a hostel must b accompanied by elements that are a little rough around the edges, which is why myself and my partner tried to give them the benefit of the doubt. But the noise from the room above was very loud. We asked the hotel receptionist (who was accommodating) to ask them to be quiet (a group of young boys on a trip), but the noise persisted. And the room window was single glazed and ancient. With a nightclub entrance right outside our window there was no hope of sleep. So we left at 00:30. Too late to keep complaining as we had to get up early and too tired to keep faith. This is only the second time we have left an establishment because it was so bad, the first time being a place that resembled the subterranean bunker in The Hills Have Eyes. Better photographer than customer services. This place wasn't that bad, but I would never book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

norva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was ok. staff were nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ash

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent comfortable night stay, better than expected and doesn’t feel like a hostel.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ash

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

norva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

norva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
noise from the 4th floor was soo bad even at 9PM, you'd think they were keeping a heard of rhino up there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location from beach. Great desk service, super clean, my dorm had a bath and shower, in room heater, nice kitchen and bar/lounge room. There was no laundry service and hard to find a quiet place for my studies. Over all decent price and a Great place to stay and network.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheapest , location , easy to book
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, easy to reach, value for money.
Upside down house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too comfortable

Mattress was really poor and pillows uncomfortable. Some staff really friendly (check in on Friday), others didn't even acknowledge you were communicating with them (black uniform at desk on Monday check out 11am). When checking in I was told check out was 11am, extended my stay by one night (only as the trains back to London were having issues on Sunday) and was not informed check out was earlier on weekdays, so housekeeping walked directly into my room at 10:30 - not housekeepings fault, I should've been informed of this by front desk when I changed. The upstairs guests were incredibly loud through the night and it was a real disturbance. Nice bathroom suite, rare to have a bath for that price. Definitely a budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ollie

What a load of crap

Could not get booked in because I didn't have any photo Id, so travelled 3 hours and a half for nothing, really disappointed.should have a massive warning on the booking form that no id ,no entry.a waste of time bloody time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francesco Maria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Venkata Reddy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location

Great location and cheap price, wish they had more pillows as only 1 each isnt enough, also we was on the 3rd floor, the floor above must of been for staff only but the floor boards are very noisy and wake u up early morning by their walking around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anish

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

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Genadij

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatjana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service