The OrientalvsYHA Brighton
The Oriental and YHA Brighton are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Oriental ranks slightly better than YHA Brighton. The Oriental has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 3 reviews including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Oriental
9 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LJ
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"With a casual elegance that typifies Brighton, this Regency-era boutique hotel sits close to the seafront. Rooms are cleverly fitted into the old building, so some have slanted ceilings..." Full review
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The cool bar downstairs is popular with young locals and can get quite loud, so ask for a room well away from it if you're a light sleeper.
Lonely Planet
"Stylishly decorated in luscious plums and teals, this renovated nine-room boho hotel has aromatherapy lights, spa baths in its superior rooms and organic breakfasts."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stylish boutique bolthole, set in a tall creamy Regency townhouse, is a stroll up from the seafront Peace statue and ideally situated for easy access to the city’s main attractions." Full review
Independent
"The Oriental is an altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm. Expect lashings of visual drama: wacky paintings and plum colour notes mixing with covetable vintage finds"
Independent
"In a well-kept Regency townhouse, Oriental Guest House is neither big nor flashy, but it’s relatively peaceful and has the personal service to go with it"
City guides
March 14, 2022
Independent
"An altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm. Expect lashings of visual drama, wacky paintings and plum colour notes mixing with covetable vintage finds."
Independent
"In a well-kept Regency townhouse, Oriental Guest House is neither big nor flashy, but it’s relatively peaceful and has the personal service to go with it"
Independent
"The Oriental is an altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm...the nine gracious bedrooms are visually calmer, with many featuring full-length windows, ornate stucco"
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Book room No.4 for dazzling sea views from its small balcony.
YHA Brighton
Old Steine, Brighton BN1 1NH, England
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
The Telegraph
8.0
"Smartly decorated en-suite rooms and dormitories, many with great views onto the pier and the sea, alongside a self-catering kitchen, a café-bar and breakfast room." Full review
Independent
"You’re within staggering distance of the city’s best bars and clubs, and with 180 beds across 51 rooms, it’s ideal for groups...the best of which is the en-suite premium"