This youth hostel is literally cheap as chips! I could have a room here and get breakfast cheaper…read morethen what I am paying to flat share. The only reason I do not do exactly that is because I would get tempted out by each set of new people that turn up and would never get an early night. This place is set up to allow people the opportunity to stay in Brighton for next to nothing so they can spend money on enjoying themselves and meeting people. check out is at 10a.m. so enjoying yourself too much could lead to you struggling to meet this deadline so you should always stay for longer than one night. There are rooms available at a higher price but if you value your privacy and want cheaper prices than hotels then this would be a good solution. Brighton has the most pubs and clubs per square foot in the whole of england so book a place here and see how many of these you can see before you go. As this place is new all the beds etc. are all in good condition so it is by no means a squat like some foreign places.

This summer I decided to forgo a holiday in foreign lands for a few nights in that classic…read moreVictorian summer sea-side resort, Brighton. However upon my first nights sleep I found myself transported to El Azizia, Libya, circa 1922- for this was where the hottest temperature on Earth ever was recorded, a balmy 58 Degrees Celcius, and that, friends, is an understatement of just how bleeding warm this hostel's rooms are. Perhaps the above is an elongated exaggeration, but for Britain in June (average temp 16 C) I don't expect to be so hot it is seriously difficult to sleep. Further to this, staff are rude, inattentive and lazy. Breakfast is poor, and the showers dirty. The experience was highly un-enjoyable and made me almost (*almost*) wish I'd not come at all. Be warned, children. STAY AWAY.

Don't be fooled as I was by The Grapevine! Despite proudly lining its cornicing with promising…read morewords like "Hotel", "Café" and "Restaurant", only the first of these turns out to be true... Still, the gentlemen at the desk was very pleasant when it came to informing me that I was mistaken, and the large windows give it a pleasant and light feel. I've heard nothing but positive reactions to staying here, and would most likely recommend any visitor to Brighton to spend a night or two here if they can't/ don't want to bunk up with a chum. Its a fantastic location to go and explore the laines from, though not particularly ideal so far as parking is concerned...

Rooms felt like they hadn't been cleaned in a while and the showers were nothin to write home…read moreabout; lukewarm/cold. Will do the job if you're just looking for somewhere to rest your head, but I wouldn't recommend any longer! Bit pricey for what we got. Rough & ready.

This foreign off shore non domiciled company exists purely to siphon off money from the UK tax…read morepayer. They spend the bare minimum on their property they are earning a fortune from and paying their staff abysmally. Young children and vulnerable people live in this accommodation. There are currently loose slates on the pitched roofs which if they fell could seriously injure if not kill someone. The work to improve the building was obviously cyclically abandoned once the council thought the work was underway. There is rubbish everywhere surrounding the back of the building.

This place isn't that well known but is a pretty good hostel and only the second I know of in…read moreBrighton. Journey's is the other and is pretty much the same price but the lounge area is a bit more lively in my opinion. £100 for a week in shared dormitories is very good and a great way to stay in Brighton as it means you will probably hear about better places to go from others you are sharing with and more people to have pre-drinks with which, is always the best part of any night.

The church and congregation at St Patrick's are well known for their generosity in these parts. Few…read morechurches in Brighton and Hove do so much to help the local community and show Christian spirit. St Pat's, in particular, do amazing work for the homeless in the city. Regular soup runs and dinners on site are well supported. The Church has has recent refurbishment to help it in its charitable causes. More strength to their elbows.

I wasn't best pleased with staying here. I know with it being a hostel you can't expect it to be…read morethe best night of sleep you ever had but a warning would have been nice. Be weary if you have a room booked on the first floor as you will be able to hear and feel the vibrations of the music coming from the bar downstairs which is part of the hostel. You should also be aware that when you call up to book you're credit card will be charged to a sports bar which may set alarms ringing when viewing your statement as it will be labeled as a bar in the details. The rooms are filled with standard bunks which may or maynot have a cage underneath so remember to take a padlock with you. There is limited wifi downstairs in the bar. Breakfast was cereal, toast and tea which was included in the price. If you are in a group of two or more I'd suggest finding a little b&b for a cheaper rate than taking beds here.

The Middle Street branch of Grapevine is slightly more upmarket than its North lane counterpart…read more However, the prices are anything but. For example, from Sunday to Thursday all you need pay is £12.50 per night for a shared room and no more than £17.50 for a seafront room with en-suite facilities. Obviously peak time prices are slightly higher but as they never break the £40 threshold I think you'd be hard pushed to find somewhere that offers such good value. Some of the rooms have sea views and as the place has such a central location it's going to satisfy most customers. Don't expect five-star living but considering the extremely reasonable cost, you get more than you pay for.

As I've never stayed here I can't totally vouch for the quality, however, judging by the other…read moreGrapevine's in town I'd say this was a pretty safe bet for accommodation. Off-peak prices are £12.50 per night for a shared room and a sea-front room with en-suite facilities is only £17.50. During peak times the prices do rise a bit but never past the £40 mark. As this may be pricey for back-packer types but from the looks of it, the Grapevine on Middle street seems to be the kind of place you'd stay if you wanted to treat yourself to a little, if not loads, of luxury. That's coming form the perspective of a backpacker, not a wallets-out holidaymaker.

I've stayed in hostels but never a yha one before but I was incredibly impressed. We booked a whole…read more6 bed dorm room for the night before the Brighton Marathon which we were working at. Accommodation in the area is at a real premium for this weekend each year as thousands flock to the city for the marathon and 10k. We were pleasantly surprised to find the youth hostel had a 6 bed dorm with a bathroom for £199 for this weekend. The building is beautiful and they've done it up in a modern way but keeping the stunning original features. It's quite cool and funky in the communal areas and the room we had was decorated really beautifully. It had cream walls with a wallpapered feature wall with birds and flowers. It was pretty and calming. The bunk beds were very comfortable and the duvets were warm and cosy but light - just perfect. I could have done with another pillow (there was only one per bed) but this is the only criticism I have. What I was most impressed about was that each bed had a small light, plug socket and a shelf under the socket for your phone. Absolutely genius! I get so frustrated at hotels where there isn't a plug anywhere near the bed but this hostel had at least one for every bed, even the top bunks. The bathroom was nicely done and clean and the shower was hot. The staff were friendly and helpful and there is a self catering kitchen which is handy and well equipped. I'd highly recommend this hostel to anyone wanting to stay in Brighton. It's central, reasonable and a really comfortable place.

Can't recommend enough, great location, friendly staff and very clean rooms. Clever bike storage…read morewith space for lots of bikes. 24 hour reception.