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.

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.
With everything so close, being a stones throw from the beach and a short walk from the Brighton nightlife, we are the perfect place for a few days to drop your bags and go and explore the city and beachfront.

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 24 hours 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.
We have staff available 24 hours a day.

Check in is from 2pm
Check out is 11am

Any bookings over £200 will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of 50% up to 4 weeks in advance of arrival.
We have a 7 day cancellation policy. Any cancellations during this time will be charged.
We will process payments within 6 days of arrival, please ensure you have the funds available during this window.
You will receive our check in email on the day of your arrival which includes all the details you need for your stay.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

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

7.2Very Good(1145)
  • Value for Money
    7.4
  • Security
    7.6
  • Atmosphere
    6.4
  • Cleanliness
    6.9
  • Staff
    6.9
  • Location
    8.3
  • Facilities
    6.9
Stayed in Feb 2026
6.0
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Gabe
Male, 18-24, USA
Decent spot nice big kitchen - rooms with lots of natural light and good bathroom. Bedsheets could have been cleaner. I would not book this place out of season as the staff does not work on site - as a result the hostel was mostly deserted when I was there.
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
S
Susan
Female, 41+, USA
Really enjoyed my stay here. Rooms were very clean- appreciate the towel that came with the room. Shower was private and bathroom clean. Bed comfortable and the staff - incredibly friendly and nice. I’d definitely come back. The location is writhing walking distance to most everything. Great place to stay!
Stayed in Oct 2025
3.1
R
ROBERT
Male, 41+, England
Very bad dank basement housing kitchen,no hot water on bathroom basin,erratic reception hours,hand towels are dank and old,wifi erratic,hot water on 3rd floor shower comes and goes.Wanted to complain to reception about extreme snorrer on top bunk on 3rd floor but reception wasn't around when you needed them.Pillows smelt bad.
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Location

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