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  • Pets allowed
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a&o Brighton Beach

  • Distance:
  • City centre: 1.6 km
  • Fair: 0.6 km
  • Airport: 11.2 km
  • Railway station: 1.1 km
  • Public transport: 0.3 km
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  • Great cleanliness
  • Friendly employees
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  • City centre: 1.6 km
  • Fair: 0.6 km
  • Airport: 11.2 km
  • Railway station: 1.1 km
  • Public transport: 0.3 km

Location & Details

Information & Facilities

The a&o Brighton Beach (formerly YHA Brighton) is our newest hostel and also the first a&o beach hostel. It offers modern private rooms and shared rooms, which are especially advantageous when booked with the a&o best price guarantee on aohostels.com. Each room includes its own bathroom with shower/WC and toiletries, with some even offering views of the sea and Brighton Beach. The extensive all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet ensures every guest starts the day perfectly. Afterwards, you can unwind at the hotel bar, open round the clock, serving delightful drinks and snacks. The a&o standard also features free high-speed WiFi, attractive group offers and options for early check-in and late check-out, available upon request.

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24h service
Guest Kitchen
Hotel bar
Table soccer
Kids' corner
Free Wi-Fi
Meetings
Snacks
Working Space
a&o Lounge
Bar Menu

Location

  • Distance:
  • City centre: 1.6 km
  • Fair: 0.6 km
  • Airport: 11.2 km
  • Railway station: 1.1 km
  • Public transport: 0.3 km
What leisure activities are available in the vicinity? How do I get to the hostel?

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Detailed description

Centrally located: a&o Brighton Beach

The a&o Hostel Brighton Beach (formerly YHA Brighton) offers everything you'd expect from an affordable beach hotel in England. It enjoys a prime location in the city centre and is just a stone's throw from the mile-long beach and the renowned Brighton Palace Pier. Numerous cafes, restaurants, amusement rides and other attractions are conveniently close by. Getting here is simple and convenient, as the a&o Hostel Brighton Beach is only a 15-minute walk from the train station. London, with its various airports, is also easily reachable, making our a&o hostel in Brighton an ideal base for visiting the British capital.

a&o Hostel Brighton Beach: The affordable beach hostel in Brighton

Brighton, the most famous English seaside resort, offers a wealth of attractions for holidaymakers. Guests at the a&o hostel can look forward to a lot: our reception and hotel bar are open around the clock, providing useful tips, information and a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. The cosy hostel offers extremely affordable, modern accommodation to all guests. Our friendly staff prepare a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet that will set you up for the day ahead. Start your day refreshed and explore the many sights Brighton has to offer: from the Brighton i360 observation tower and chalk cliffs to the new marina, Sea Life Aquarium, Royal Pavilion, the iconic 500-metre-long pier and the picturesque beach promenade.

Special features of our hostel a&o Brighton Beach

The history of the a&o Hostel in Brighton dates back to 1771, when the Royal York manor house was built. By 1819, it had been transformed into a hotel, attracting notable visitors like the writer Charles Dickens, who gave a reading of his novel "David Copperfield" there in 1860. After serving as an office building for a period, it was restored as a hotel in 2006 and later converted into a youth hostel in 2014. In summer 2024, the a&o Brighton Beach opened as a modern hotel and hostel, offering affordable private and multi-bed rooms in an unbeatable location.

We warmly welcome individual tourists, families, backpackers, business commuters, groups and school classes alike. Our lobby provides a variety of entertainment options for your enjoyment before heading out or upon your return. The a&o hostel also features a 24-hour reception, an always-open hotel bar, a vending machine stocked with travel essentials, a guest kitchen, and more. Plus, we are pet-friendly, subject to a small fee.

Check-in: from 3 pm

Check-out: at 10 am

Late Check-out: at 2 pm

Weekend-Check-out: at 11 am


Directions

How to get to the a&o Brighton Beach

From Brighton train station:

You have two straightforward options to reach us.

The first option is to take a leisurely 15-minute walk. Exit through the main portal of the station and continue straight ahead on Queens Road for 600 metres. When you reach the clock tower, a notable landmark, turn left onto North Street and follow it for another 500 metres until you reach the Old Steine Gardens. Turn right here, and after 100 metres on the left-hand bend, you'll find the a&o Brighton Beach.

Alternatively, buses depart frequently from the station. Buses 7 and 12 run particularly frequently, stopping at North Street (Stop C). From there, it's just a 250-metre walk to the a&o Brighton Beach. Walk straight ahead towards Old Steine Gardens, turn right, and follow the left-hand bend towards the pier. You'll arrive in no time.

From the airports in and around London:
  • London Gatwick: The National Express 025 bus will get you to a&o Brighton Beach in just 55 minutes, with Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station located directly behind the hostel. Alternatively, you can take the Gatwick Express or Thameslink to Brighton station.
  • London Heathrow (Terminal 5): Allow two hours for the National Express 025 bus to reach Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station, conveniently situated behind a&o Brighton Beach.
  • London Luton: Start by taking a bus to Luton Airport Parkway, then switch to the Thameslink train bound for Brighton. This journey takes approximately two hours to Brighton station.
  • London Stansted: Take the Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale, change to the Victoria Line towards Victoria station, and from there catch the Gatwick Express to Brighton station. The total travel time is roughly two and a half hours.

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Why stay at a&o Hostels?

Central location, best price and modern hotel standard. Relaxed atmosphere & free WiFi.

In which cities are there a&o Hostels?

Germany: Aachen, Berlin, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Weimar. Austria: Graz, Salzburg, Vienna. Italy: Venice. Czech Republic: Prague. Denmark: Copenhagen. Belgium: Antwerp. Netherlands: Rotterdam. Hungary: Budapest. Poland: Warsaw. United Kingdom: Brighton. Scotland: Edinburgh.

How much does one night at a&o cost?

Prices at a&o depend on availability. The fewer beds available in a room category, the higher the prices; when occupancy is low, they automatically decrease. Basically, this means for guests: The earlier you book, the cheaper it is. On the other hand, last-minute travelers can usually continue to take advantage of great last-minute offers - of course, only as long as the relevant category is available.

How are the rooms at a&o equipped?

All room categories offer modern hotel standard with private bathroom and free WiFi. As a rule, each room also has a TV. Single, double and family rooms include bed linen and towels. Family rooms consist of a double bed and one or two bunk beds. Dorm rooms have four to eight beds. Bed linen can be brought or reserved for a small additional fee. All bathrooms are standard equipped with shower/WC, 2-in-1 shower gel, hair dryer and cosmetic tissues.

Can I stay with a dog/pet at a&o?

At a&o, a maximum of two dogs or pets can be taken without any problems in single or double rooms - for an additional fee of 13 euros per animal and night. The animals should just not be too large or exotic.

Can I cook for myself at a&o?

Cooking for yourself is not a problem at a&o. Most a&os offer a well-equipped guest kitchen. Which hostels have a guest kitchen is noted on the respective hostel website and in the booking confirmation.

Are there cribs at a&o?

Each hostel has cribs that can be borrowed free of charge. When booking online, simply note this in the notes field. The room will be prepared accordingly.

Are a&o Hostels accessible for people with disabilities?

Accessible rooms are available in almost all a&o hotels. All details about accessibility can be viewed on the a&o website under "Service" - "Accessible Hotels".

Can I bring my own bed linen/towels to a&o?

Yes, bringing your own bed linen and towels is not a problem. In all single, double and family rooms, these are already included.

Are there dorm rooms for women only at a&o?

Yes, a&o offers dorm rooms with exclusively female occupancy. When booking online, these can be recognized by the symbol in the picture as "Female Dorms".

How do I redeem my a&o voucher?

The a&o hotel voucher can be redeemed at voucher.aohostels.com. Availability for the voucher can also be checked here. Once you have found the right date for yourself, simply enter the voucher code and book.

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a&o Brighton Beach: Book a cheap room at the modern beach hostel!

Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Brighton! The centrally located a&o hostel Brighton Beach is just a 3-minute walk from the beach, the sea and the pier. This makes our hotel and hostel ideal for families with children, as well as for group trips, school outings, study trips or graduation trips. When booking, take advantage of the a&o best price guarantee to save money while enjoying our usual service and comfort. This includes our 24-hour reception, always available for assistance, and our hotel bar serving delicious hot and cold drinks and snacks around the clock.

Business travelers are well catered for at the a&o in Brighton: enjoy fast, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hostel and a modern coworking space. Additional needs such as technical equipment, refreshments, or light snacks can be provided by a&o. Plus, after work, you're just steps away from the sea – don't forget to pack your swimwear!

For those who prefer self-catering, a&o hostels offer facilities such as a guest kitchen for cooking small meals. Luggage storage is available, and for an additional fee per night, your dog or pet can stay with you at the hostel, ensuring you don't have to leave your faithful four-legged companion behind. Any more questions? Please find the answer here.

► It is not possible to pay the accommodation price in cash on site. a&o Hostels only accept cashless payment.


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