a&o Brighton Beach

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Brighton Pier

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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

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

6-Bed Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

6-Bed Private Room

  • Sleeps 6

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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.

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
  • ‪Be at One - Brighton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Very Italian Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seasiders Cafe - ‬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.

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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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Brighton Beach on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$102.53, 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.