Skip to main content

a&o Brighton Beach

Travelers start their day with breakfast before grabbing bikes from secure storage for seafront adventures along Brighton's picturesque coastline

Choose dates to view prices

Located in Brighton City Centre, a&o Brighton Palace Pier welcomes visitors with an inviting atmosphere. The property features a coffee shop, bar, and restaurant, plus WiFi, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Single Room

Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for 6-Bed Room

Free WiFi

6-Bed Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

Free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

Free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Single Room

Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Triple Room

Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

Free WiFi

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

Free WiFi

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 6-Bed Private Room

Free WiFi

6-Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Bed In 8-bed Dorm

Free WiFi

Bed In 8-bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located near the beach, a&o Brighton Beach is in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton. North Laine and West Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Brighton Pier and SEA LIFE Brighton are also worth visiting. Visit our Brighton travel guide
View more Hostels in Brighton
Map
Old Steine, Brighton, England, BN1 1NH

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach featuring general coastal views
    Brighton Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Pier showing signage
    Brighton Pier
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion showing a mosque, heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Brighton Royal Pavilion
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome showing signage and heritage elements
    Brighton Dome
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
    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
  • Subway
    3 min walk
  • Chalk
    1 min walk
  • Be at One - Brighton
    2 min walk
  • Very Italian Pizza
    2 min walk

About this property

a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel near Brighton Beach
Near Brighton Pier and Brighton Centre, 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 vending machine
  • Secured bicycle storage, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Similar properties

Arcade
West Beach Hotel Brighton
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 576 reviews
The price is CA $59
CA $71 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
West Beach Hotel Brighton
Compare similar properties

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 11 for adults and GBP 5.50 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 13
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 13
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 13 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 11 for adults and GBP 5.5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Brighton Beach on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $55, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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 13 (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 13 (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 Centre are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 19 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 20 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

a&o Brighton Beach Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 409 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for a weekend in Brighton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were welcoming. Room was ok but bathroom could be better
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No bedside lights, no chair, very basic but spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified 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

8/10 Good

Jess

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

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)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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

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

norva

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

A & o Brighton

Nice Large double room ,lovely view of the sea and peir ,right in the middle of everything so great location , nice and clean ,lovely polite and helpful staff ,would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Corinne

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

All good

Good, staff good. Kitchen without cutlery on a couple of occasions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Martha

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and great bang for the buck
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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