Best Party Hostels
in Brighton

Seadragon Backpackers

Brighton earns its "London by the Sea" nickname on any given Friday night, when the bars along West Street and the Lanes fill up well before midnight. Seadragon Backpackers is in The Lanes, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Patterns on 10 Marine Parade, Seafront. One of Brighton's best-regarded electronic music clubs, sitting right on the seafront beneath the arches near the pier. Coalition on 171–181 Kings Road Arches, Seafront is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €26 a night and rated 7.1. The 7.1 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€26) as the main argument.

YHA Brighton

Brighton earns its "London by the Sea" nickname on any given Friday night, when the bars along West Street and the Lanes fill up well before midnight. YHA Brighton is in The Lanes, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Patterns on 10 Marine Parade, Seafront. One of Brighton's best-regarded electronic music clubs, sitting right on the seafront beneath the arches near the pier. Coalition on 171–181 Kings Road Arches, Seafront is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €22 a night and rated 8.5. The 8.5 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

Selina Brighton

Brighton earns its "London by the Sea" nickname on any given Friday night, when the bars along West Street and the Lanes fill up well before midnight. Selina Brighton is in The Lanes, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Patterns on 10 Marine Parade, Seafront. One of Brighton's best-regarded electronic music clubs, sitting right on the seafront beneath the arches near the pier. Coalition on 171–181 Kings Road Arches, Seafront is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €30 a night and rated 9.1. At 9.1, it's near the top of Brighton's hostel field without being the standout leader.

Home Brighton Backpacker

Brighton earns its "London by the Sea" nickname on any given Friday night, when the bars along West Street and the Lanes fill up well before midnight. Home Brighton Backpacker is in The Lanes, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Patterns on 10 Marine Parade, Seafront. One of Brighton's best-regarded electronic music clubs, sitting right on the seafront beneath the arches near the pier. Coalition on 171–181 Kings Road Arches, Seafront is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €32 a night. No rating available in current data.

HAPPY Brighton

HAPPY Brighton, a hostel that offers 24 hour access to its common spaces, like their cosy chill out lounge and cinema room. In the heart of the city, the hostel offers being minutes away from the wonderful, beautiful & interesting sites of the city. At HAPPY there's always events and activities so visitors can share experiences and moments together, the common ones are movie nights and trips around Brighton.

The Lanes

A maze of narrow Georgian alleyways in the centre of Brighton, packed with independent pubs, wine bars, and late-night spots. North Laine (just north of the Lanes proper) adds record shops, vintage stores, and laid-back craft beer pubs to the mix. It's the area most backpackers end up spending the bulk of their evenings in.

West Street and City Centre

West Street is Brighton's main club corridor, running from the clock tower down towards the seafront. This is where you'll find the larger venues, late licences, and the bulk of the pub crawl circuit. It can get rowdy on weekends, which is exactly what a lot of people are after.

Kemptown

Kemptown sits to the east of the pier along St James's Street and is Brighton's LGBTQ+ heartland, though the whole area is welcoming to everyone. The bars here stay open late, the crowds are friendly, and the atmosphere is noticeably more relaxed than the West Street strip. It's a ten-minute walk from the city centre.

One of Brighton's best-regarded electronic music clubs, sitting right on the seafront beneath the arches near the pier. It hosts touring DJs and local nights across two floors, with a programme that leans towards house, techno, and disco. Gets seriously busy after midnight on weekends.

A large beachfront club under the arches on Kings Road that has been a Brighton institution for years. The main room handles big club nights while a second bar area is slightly more relaxed. Cheap drinks promotions run early in the evening, making it a popular first stop before things kick off properly.

A mid-sized live music and club venue on Pool Valley that punches above its weight in terms of bookings. It runs club nights most weekends and hosts live bands throughout the week. The sound system is genuinely good and the crowd is a mix of students and music lovers.

A theatrical bar on the corner of Prince Albert Street in the Lanes, decorated like a Victorian curiosity shop. It gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights, with DJs playing from late evening. The cocktail list is worth working through before the dancing starts.

Brighton's most iconic live music venue, on the seafront in Kemptown. It has hosted everyone from Radiohead to Fatboy Slim over the years and still books a strong mix of touring acts and club nights. Check the listings before you go as the programme changes weekly.

A volunteer-run social club on London Road that operates as a bar and live music space with an alternative edge. Entry is cheap or free for most events and the crowd is friendly and unpretentious. Best for those who want something away from the mainstream club circuit.