The Grapevine offers hostel-style accommodation with shared rooms and dormitories in the popular seaside town of Brighton. With rooms overlooking the beach, the accommodation is located less than 15-minutes from Brighton railway station. Guests at The Grapevine have use of either shared or private bathroom facilities with a shower and bath. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen which can be used to prepare meals. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. There is a shared lounge and television area, and there is a no-smoking policy in place. Stag and hen parties are welcome. For breakfast, lunch and dinner options, there are a large number of cafes, bars and restaurants located within a short walk of the hostel. Brighton Centre, The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome are within a ten-minute walk of the accommodation. Brighton Pier is less than ten-minutes away on foot, while The Sea Life centre is a 20-minute walk away.
With budget hostel accommodation, it is often the case that what you lack in amenities the staff make up for with their friendly and positive attitude. That seems to be the case here, with guests saying that the staff are really good.
The location of the hostel could not be any better. It is right on the seafront, with great views out to see, while the town centre is only a short walk away too. The famous Brighton nightlife is on your doorstep too, which will suit in particular any stag or hen parties that stay here.
With shared hostel accommodation that is shared with strangers, there can be a worry about your possessions being safe. Thankfully, at this hostel you can lock up your possessions safely and easily.
This hostel is in a great location for nightlife, but the obvious downside is that the area is noisy on an evening and into the night. If you are hoping for a good night's sleep, especially on a weekend, be aware that you might struggle due to high amounts of external street noise.
A number of guests have complained about the shared bathrooms, saying there are too many guests for the facilities available. This can lead to a long wait to use the loo, for example.
There is free Wi-Fi available here, which is obviously a good thing. However, guests have said that the Wi-Fi connection is patchy depending on where you are in the hostel, and sometimes simply does not work at all. In other words, the Wi-Fi cannot be relied upon.
No, The Grapevine doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Grapevine doesn’t allow pets.
No, The Grapevine doesn’t provide parking.
Check-in at The Grapevine is available from: . Check-out time is by .
The Grapevine is located in 74-76 Middle Street, BN1 1AL, Brighton, United Kingdom.
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