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St Christopher's Brighton at The Palace Hotel

Brighton, East Sussex, England

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Address	10-12 Grand Junction Road, Brighton Map
Price	Dorm beds from US$30.29. Price may vary by season - Check Current Prices by Date Here

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Free Breakfast
Lockers
Bar
Nightclub
Lounge / Common space
Pool Table
Food/Restaurant
Washing Machine (laundry)
Elevator/Lift
Travel information provided
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)

The Hostelz.com Review

St. Christopher's at The Palace Hotel has a number of advantages for the backpacker wanting to visit Brighton. The location is fantastic; just over the road from the main pier and just five minutes walk from the main shopping district. Around the corner you will find the coach station and the main train station is only a short cab ride away.

The dorms are large and spacious, the ensuite bathrooms are clean (maids clean your room daily) and if you get in the right room you have a fabulous view of the Palace Pier, which is particularly good at night. Some of the rooms have windows that won't open and can become quite stuffy during the day.

On the downside the hostel had none of the facilities a backpacker needs. It does have a large bar with all the big screen entertainment you can handle and an addition night-club nearby, but no laundry or kitchen facilities and no place to "hang-out" and socialise other than the aforementioned. The hostel does provide a morning breakfast consisting of cereal, toast, jam, tea, and coffee.

There is no curfew, although you may have to knock on the door to get in late. Check out time is 10 AM, but check-in time isn't until 2 pm, so don't arrive early. The cost can range depending on how many are in your dorm, but expect to pay slightly more than other backpackers in Brighton.

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Comment by teresa fellegi, british

December 2007

Really friendly
i stayed in st christophers during the summer of 2007 for four nights. we stayed in the hotel part, it was me and my twin daughters plus hubby, we found the hotel to be very clean and friendly. the rooms are basic but lovely. The staff went out of their way to welcome my twins partner and i. we will stay again in this friendly hotel. keep up the good work.

Comment by dj grim

January 2007

we came to brighton with no prior planning after eight months on the road and found the palace friendly, comfortable with no frills. the rooms were clean, the staff friendly and tolerant. although the breakfast was very basic, the drinks were reasonable and they have the best jukebox in the southeast. we will definitely stay there again.

Comment by Major

September 2006

If you're on a smaller budget and don't have a problem sharing rooms and just want somewhere to 'crash' for a few days, then this place is great. Sure, it's not the Ritz, but what would you expect from a hostel? Our room was clean and the bathroom ok, too. There are no curfews to worry about and entry to rooms is via a swipe card. The only minor gripe would be that it may be an idea in future to have a safe in the rooms, but as mentioned entry to to the rooms is protected via swipe. Nice staff, relaxed vibe, an all night bar, and as an added bonus a nightclub downstairs -- can't ask for much more.

Comment by Stephan

September 2006

This place was not the Hostel we expected from the name "Palace Hotel"! I was there with my english advanced course at a study tour, and i noticed the following bad points. Crappy and dirty bathrooms with cockroaches and other insects! Changing water temperature at the shower and optionally no water at all. Twenty-four-hour loud squealing sound from an air conditioning system from the neighbour building! Dirty and very narrow floors and stairs. Dirty windows which cannot be opened. A horrible breakfast served with rusty cutlery! Sometimes friendly sometimes not very friendly staff. Good points -- great view, simple rooms, tolerant staff (they said nothing about loud hotel parties).

Comment by Sabbi

April 2006

Our room was very dirty, just the beds were clean, but the counterpain was too thin. The piece of furniture was nice, but everywhere very dirty, par example on the bedside table, there were rims from the teacups. The cups was very dirty and the waterheater was grizzly. It disgusted me to drink a tea or coffee, as I saw the water and the dirt in this waterheater. Our room was in the third floor under the canopy. Likely there was something leaky, the wallpaper was damp and hung on the corners from the wall. An impudence was the bathroom. The floor was dirty, there was just a bathtub, there wasn't any curtain and the shower was so short, that we couldn't stand while taking a shower. Moreover were the taps dirty and sticky. The shower wasn't adjustable and with every movement of the shower the water changed between cold and hot, it was an absoloutly event. What about the breakfast? It was a joke, there wasn't English Breakfast, there were only toast and jam, I don't forget the cereals. I would come back to Brighton, but never come back at this hotel.

Comment by Lizzy

August 2005

Last year we stayed at another backpackers and had such a terrible experience that we were wary of hostels. No need to be. This place was excellent. Clean, good location and friendly, helpful staff. We stayed in an eight-bed dorm and had various backpackers and holidaymakers join us throughout the stay, some friendly, some shy. The room had air conditioning, and the toilet was cleaned daily, as were the bins emptied. We had a nice view of the pier and large, beautiful windows to let lots of light in. Things to watch out for: a) The eight-bed dorm only had one bathroom, which did get a bit tricky. b) You have to re activate your card key daily. c) The shower is absolutely CRAZY! It felt like a jet hose. Good if you're covered in beach-scum, I guess. d) The wooden floors and metal bed frames made the room echo, so if you're coming in late or getting up early you have to be extra quiet. And try not to move around too much if you're a top bunker, the swaying made me feel rather ill as a bottom bunker! :P It was definitely worth the extra couple of quid. We were much happier here than last year!

Comment by Josh

July 2005

Although I only stayed for one night I really couldn't have been happier with the place. I thought the view from the window in front of my bed was fantastic, and well worth the cost. I didn't get much of a chance to chat with the staff, mainly because they seemed too busy to speak. And the breakfast on offer left rather a lot to be desired. All in all, however, I found the place extremely clean. I loved the shower room, and everyone in my dorm was considerate enough not to make any noise when coming in late at night!

Comment by Very Happy Hen!!!

June 2005

We came down Bank Holiday weekend for my Hen Party. We checked in easily. We had a slight problem with our rooms, which was sorted straight away with an apology, too!! We were also not kicked out for not being liked! Staff were welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and the bathrooms were small but fully functional and again clean. We found the price of the rooms very reasonable and a very decent breakfast is included. We were very satisfied and would recommend it to anyone who's thinking of going to Brighton.

Comment by Anonymous

May 2005

I don't know anything about being kicked out if the staff don't like you... I suspect this only applies if you deserved to be kicked out! I only stayed 1 night but was happy - I paid £16 for an 8-bed mixed dorm so it's not the cheapest in Brighton, but it was metres from the seafront and Brighton Pier and I had THE BEST view - I could see the pier even when I was lying down on my top bunk - and if I left the bathroom door open I could see the sea when I was taking a pee! - what more could you ask. The rooms are clean, bright and colourful and not cramped as is often the case with hostels. The bathroom (toilet/shower) in the room was good but might have been a problem if the room had been full (8 ppl to one bathroom?!) - although I didn't stay long enough to find out if there were other facilities. I would go back if I had extra pounds to spend.

Comment by the not-so-happy wanderer

April 2005

The place is a dump, the en suite bathroom is like a broom closet and the place stinks. Plus the dorms are far too crowded with bunks, and decent lockers are needed, too. The breakfast is a joke —crappy corn flakes and a toaster that doesn't work. You would think that what with the amount of money they're raking in that the least they could do would be to buy a new one. This place is tolerable if you're totally desperate for a bed, but if you've got a choice give it a miss.

Comment by Jen

March 2005

We had a great weekend here. Have stayed here four times now. It's clean, the bar is open late, food is good, drinks are priced well and the staff are excellent!!! I would definitely recommend it.....

Comment by Anonymous

July 2004

If you can afford a couple of extra pounds per night, this hostel is great. It's very clean and modern, and has a friendly staff and beautiful views.

Comment by Laura Neil

April 2004

We had a great stay here. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially the night porter. The room was clean and bright. The bar was always clean and the food was wonderful. Give these people a raise, they deserve it.

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