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a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Brighton Pier

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory | Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Brighton Dome - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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 near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Pier and Brighton Royal Pavilion, a&o Brighton Beach provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Secured bicycle storage, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

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

Is a&o Brighton Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at a&o Brighton Beach?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 12 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 12 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Brighton Beach located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this hostel is steps from Old Police Cells Museum and Brighton Pier. Brighton Beach and Brighton Royal Pavilion are also within 10 minutes. Brighton Station is 19 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 20 minutes.

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a&o Brighton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 355 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hollie

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

norva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was ok. staff were nice
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

norva

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

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kurstie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely clean and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

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

8/10 Good

Lynsey

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

Ying wai moniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and included Wi-Fi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was super easy, the hotel was clean and has a lovely view. We had Olly at the desk overnight who was very accommodating, super nice and was happy to help with anything we needed, I would very happily stay here again, I definitely reccomend!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gars

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Martha

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic but clean. Good value for money. Facilities are lacking but if you just want a base and somewhere to sleep its just right. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

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

Teresa Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay , what a find , we will be back ! Spotlessly clean , friendly /helpful staff , loved the breakfast , amazing value for money and a sea view !!!
Comfy bunk beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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