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.
Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) - 20 min walk
London Road Brighton Station - 29 min walk
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
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 Royal Pavilion and Brighton Centre are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
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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
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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.
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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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
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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.
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.
Is there an onsite casino at a&o Brighton Beach?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
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 8 minutes' walk from Brighton Royal Pavilion.
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a&o Brighton Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
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Bed
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Value
Lobby
Shower
Ocean view
Pub
What guests liked
Convenient access to the beach was a major advantage for guests. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Spacious room as described, great location near the beach! Comfortable stay, would book again.
Verified traveler
2-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
James, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2025
Decent comfortable night stay, better than expected and doesn’t feel like a hostel.
Ash
Ash, 10-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
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
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Cheapest , location , easy to book
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 8, 2025
This is a hostel not a hotel. I rxpe ted a hotel for the price i paid.
Its very basic, not very clean; faded stains on sheet, 'water' marks behind the loo. The workmanship in the bathroom is poor
The bed mattress was thin as well as the pillows, therefore a poor sleep
The only redeeming fa tors were the staff were friendly and we fortunately hada sea view
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2025
Convenient, easy to reach, value for money.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 11, 2025
Satisfied overall but loud bird noises coming from above and strangely the room next door!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 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
Fiona, 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.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
It was extremely clean and the staff were friendly and helpful
Kurstie
Kurstie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2025
Terrible misleading information.
I booked as I thought and was confirmed as The Brighton Beach hotel. Spent about an hour looking for it. Not surprising as there isn't one. In fact it's called the Royal York and not even a hotel .It's a hostel. Not at all happy about this .. So why was my booking confirmed as The Brighton Beach hotel? Dosnt even exist and is a hostel.Also the man who checked us in was extremely rude and had a terrible attitude. Certainly will never use this site again and I think I should be entitled to some compensation. My review will reflect my feelings .
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Great property, good breakfast.
Rawle
Rawle, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
May 2, 2025
The hotel staff were brilliant, the bed was comfortable and the room was perfect, but the guest above us was so noisy kept stomping about the room at all hours of the night we didn’t sleep well at all because of this, I would have definitely come back and recommend this hostel but I can’t because of the above reason I cannot risk not sleeping and then driving long distance again. This is not in any way the fault of the staff!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2025
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
Lynsey
Lynsey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 24, 2024
Good and included Wi-Fi
Ying wai moniz
Ying wai moniz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
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!!
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2024
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.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Nice room and staff
Gars
Gars, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
It's a very basic room (I knew this as it's a hostel) but the price was good and location is unbeatable.
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was clean. Would definitely come back again.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 15, 2025
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
ollie
ollie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Very good service, love the views and the bathroom
Martha
Martha, 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