a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with restaurant, near Brighton Beach

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

9

December 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 9.9 per person)

In the heart of Brighton City Centre, a&o Brighton Palace Pier offers an inviting atmosphere with a coffee shop, bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi and enjoy perks like luggage storage, secured bicycle storage and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Non-smoking
Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Coffee shop/cafe
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Communal living room
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

Daily housekeeping
Elevator
Limited housekeeping
Snack bar/deli

$43 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Tomorrow

Nov 10 - Nov 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

6-Bed Room

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Free WiFi

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 2

Single Room

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 1

Triple Room

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 3

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Sleeps 4

6-Bed Private Room

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6

Bed In 8-bed Dorm

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Cable channels

Television

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

$33 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH

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

Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 51 min drive
Brighton Station - 19 min walk
Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 20 min walk
London Road Brighton Station - 29 min walk

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

A&o Brighton Beach offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Beach and Brighton Pier. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Brighton Centre and Brighton Marina are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 51 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli

What to do

Beach nearby

Working away

Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bike storage

Facilities

Communal living room

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.9 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability)
Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Policies

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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.

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

Does a&o Brighton Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, a&o Brighton Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at a&o Brighton Beach?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at a&o Brighton Beach?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at a&o Brighton Beach.

What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Brighton Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 12 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 12 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near a&o Brighton Beach?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around a&o Brighton Beach like?

A&o Brighton Beach is located near Brighton Beach in Brighton City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Brighton Pier and 11 minutes' walk from Brighton Centre.

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a&o Brighton Beach Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property has a great location near the beach, making it easily accessible for guests. (4 reviews)
The breakfast was plentiful and excellent. (3 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Bed

Bathroom

Value

Lobby

Shower

Piers

Ocean view

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Good Hostel

Nice hostel, right in front of the pier, even if the building is a bit old. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is also a nice bar. Bedroom and bathroom were of a good size but the TV was useless because placed behind the bed and there was no shower, only bath.

Roberto, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 18, 2025

Great affordable option

Really welcoming receptionist, our private room was a very decent size and even had a sea view which was brilliant for the affordable price! Our en suite only had a bath and no shower which is really the only negative I can think of (and to some this could be a positive)

Jess, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 13, 2025

Spacious room as described, great location near the beach! Comfortable stay, would book again.

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 6, 2025

Uncomfortable bed abd a very basic room.

Frederick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 1, 2025

Decent comfortable night stay, better than expected and doesn’t feel like a hostel.

Ash, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 4, 2025

Lovely wee spot

Staff were absolute sweethearts. Great chill atmosphere. Close to everything I wanted to go to. Well recommended.

James, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 27, 2025

All good

Good, staff good. Kitchen without cutlery on a couple of occasions.

Corinne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 5, 2025

Clean comfortable room. Would have been nice to have some bedside lamps bit otherwise had everything we needed.

Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2024

Nice room and staff

Gars, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 15, 2025

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.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 30, 2022

Excellent staff, very nice, would come here again

Ayla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 17, 2023

Good value, comfortable, basic and friendly in a grand old building

Derek, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2024

Friendly staff . Lovely building with beautiful views .

Teresa Anne, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Oct 15, 2025

Worst stay

To be honest it was the worst stay I had at a hostel to date. There was hardly a beach view but that hardly matter anymore when I could barely get any sleep both nights I stayed there. The worst part is that the room was facing a club just outside our window, so the noise was constant from late evening to around 4 am. To add to it, I could see the window in our room had an area where it had been smashed and taped together, so there was virtually no noise proofing. The room we were in was also the last one on the floor and the wi-fi barely reached us with the exception one corner.

Maria Irina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 29, 2023

Beds were clean and comfortable, amazing location, easy check in and check out. Felt extremely safe

Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 30, 2025

a&o Brighton Beach

I booked this hotel simply because of the location to The Lanes. It was perfect, I didm't realise it was a hostel but it didn't matter. The receptionist, Suzie, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeble. We were treated really well, enjoyed the perfect location, it was clean and we slept well. I would stay there again. We were able to leave our lugguage before and after check in and out. Wonderful experience.

Fiona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 9, 2025

Ok for somewhere to sleep

The hotel is clean , however the room definitely needs a bit of TLC. There are holes in the walls, Paint chipping off all over the room, windows rotting. The bed was clean, though, so if you are literally looking for a place to sleep, it is ok. As a heavy sleeper who can sleep through noise, I slept fine, however my boyfriend unfortunately couldn't sleep due to needing to keep the window open and the noise outside the hotel in the steeet keeping him up all night, which couldn't be muffled with ear plugs. Have to say the team at reception were really friendly and helpful, which was great.

Rosie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 20, 2023

Great stay. Friendly people. Thank you

chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 16, 2023

Perfect stay!

Have stayed here a couple of times previously and it was just as good! Room was huge, tidy, view was excellent and I think it’s great value for money. Located so close to everything too. Staff were kind and service was good.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 5, 2024

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

Louisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 7, 2023

Perfect, would highly recommend

Cannot fault it one bit. Check in was smooth, reception staff were lovely, and room was perfect. Room was HUGE, we had a fantastic view and the bed was comfy. Will definitely be coming back, great value for money.

Ace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2023

Big and spacious

Good place in central Brighton. Booked a private room and got a HUGE room all to myself, TV and bathtub too.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 2, 2023

A nice affordable place. We stayed for New Year’s and a convenient access to the beach. Easily accessible food options, clubs, pubs and a theatre. Only cons is that the room is a bit weird with the wall sticker and the paint coming out. The bathroom is renovated and feels much cleaner than the room. You have to pay extra £2 for the towels. Staffs were amazing and very nice. The cafe is nice and the guy who made us tea at night was so nice. Overall, happy with the place and the stay.

4/10 Fair

Nov 17, 2024

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.

Hannah, 2-night trip