About

Seadragon Backpackers is a small hostel with just six rooms. Set in a Regency building with tons of character and quirky corners we pride ourselves on offering a clean, well run hostel for those who visit our wonderful, vibrant city.

Check-in time is from 2pm to 5pm, which is when reception closes, so we require a check-in time when you book, along with a phone number.
Late arrivals are accepted after this time, just let us know well in advance as we will have to arrange it for you.

Our six rooms consist of 1 Double bed room, 2 Twin bed mixed dorms, 2 Four bed mixed dorms & 1 Four bed female only dorm.
All our beds have incredibly comfortable memory foam mattresses and great pillows.
Plug and USB chargers in all rooms, with shared toilet facilities.

Our lounge & kitchen are both open for our guests 24hrs a day, Our lounge even has a smart TV for your streaming services.
Tea and Coffee are free to all our guests along with free WIFI throughout the building.

We provide linen and will make up the bed ready for your arrival, with towels available on request,

Any bookings over £200 will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% up to 4 weeks in advance of arrival.
Our cancellation policy, as per our emails is free up to 7 days in advance, after that you will be charged 100% of your reservation.

We are a ten minute walk from the city centre and just 30 seconds from the seafront. Right around the corner from us you will find 24 hour supermarkets and convenience stores as well as late night food places and plenty of awesome pubs. Brighton train and bus stations are also nearby.
Other hostels in Brighton and Hove may be a few pounds cheaper but with us we promise our guests that there are no hidden costs and our priority is you!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 17:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Covid-19 safe
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.4Superb(1085)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    9.2
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.3
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Stayed in Mar 2025
10
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Akshaya
Female, 25-30, India
Had a great stay at Seadragon Backpackers! The hostel is super clean, the beds are comfy, and the location is perfect—just a short walk to the beach and city center. The staff were really friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome from the start. Loved the fully equipped kitchen and cozy lounge area. Nice little extras like free tea and coffee too. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Brighton. Will be staying again next time I’m in town!
Stayed in Mar 2025
10
B
Breanna
Female, 25-30, Canada
Wonderful hostel, great location! John was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend! Nice touches with the breakfast included, kitchen was very clean. Bathrooms were also always clean. Great stay!
Stayed in Feb 2025
6.0
M
Mika
Female, 25-30, USA
VERY basic. No curtains for beds, no bedside shelf/surface to put things, only outlets are far from the top bunk. Rain shower heads had AWFUL water pressure & temps were cold. Only 3 bathrooms- they are all individual which is nice for privacy BUT this means if 3 people want to shower at the same time, you can't use a toilet. I never met a single staff member during my 2 night stay, reception hours were short. Thankfully I didn't need any help during my stay, it felt like no one oversaw anything
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Location

36 Waterloo Street, Brighton, England
1km from city centre