The ClaremontvsBaggies Backpackers
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Claremont scores significantly higher than Baggies Backpackers Brighton. The Claremont has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 2 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph.
The Claremont
Second Avenue, Hove BN3 2LL
From $195/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Frommer's
"In neighboring Hove, this chic boutique hotel set in a restored Victorian house is just a stone's throw from the heart of Brighton and just off the seafront." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Claremont is a peaceful alternative to Brighton’s central hotels." Full review
Independent
"How Hove has grown… No longer Brighton’s dull twin, the ’hood is now hugely des-res with a clutch of niche restaurants and bars as well as a quieter seafront"
Independent
"A tranquil oasis close to the beach is The Claremont, which features an enormous walled garden...though the decor is a tad old-fashioned, you at least get loads of space."
Baggies Backpackers
33 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LL
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"Spacious house a little west of the West Pier with private rooms and large bright dorms, decent showers and a relaxed, friendly vibe. No credit cards. Dorm £13, double £40."
Lonely Planet
"A warm familial atmosphere, worn-in charm, attentive on-site owners and clean, snug dorms have made this long-established hostel an institution." Full review