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33 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LL, England
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3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Boston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“No Goodbyes...Just See You Laters”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010

I was studying in London for the Fall Semester, and was told to travel to Brighton. Since we are poor college students hostel was obviosuly our best option. Little did we know how great of a hostel Baggies would be. As soon as we arrived, we were happily greeted and showed to our beds. We were in the largest room, but it made it that more interesting. Many people at Baggies actually live there, until they move on to their next adventure. Being in the large room, we were able to meet many people from all walks of life. The first evening they had a going away party for someone who lived there for many months, and despite being "guests" we were invited to the going away party and helped cooked dinner with the "regulars". Also, since we were silly Americans and knew nothing of the culture, one of the girls who worked there befriended us and took us under her wing and she showed us a great time. In conclusion go to Baggies for a great and economical value!

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good Value, Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010
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Stayed in the double room. Cozy but adequate. Kitchen was crowded so we didn't use it. Overall good value.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“More like staying in a friends home than a hostel.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2010

I was at Baggies for one night, the best hostel I have ever been to. There wasn't enough room to swing a cat in the dorm and even at 5'2" I had trouble fitting in one of the loos but who cares?! The atmosphere was calm, relaxed and friendly and I was made to feel so welcome and at home that I was sad to leave. I'll definately return.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brighton
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best Hostel in Brighton”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2009
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I'm a travel writer and have been to many, many hostels around the world, and Baggies gets everything right, huge beautiful common rooms, a lovely Regency house, friendly laid back staff and great kitchen facilities. On a global scale it's tough to beat, and now that I live in Brighton I would always recommend my friends and family to stay at Baggies.

  • Stayed September 2008, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Prague
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Home-sweet-home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2007
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people found this review helpful

Good fortune directed me to Baggies during my first visit to Brighton in 2001 during which I discovered the wonders of this Friendly, comfortable, affordable, well located, home-like hostel full of wonderful people. I returned the following summer to discover friends I'd met there the previous year, who were now residing elsewhere in Brighton, still visiting and hanging out at Baggies as if gravitating to bask in the comfort of home and family. Val, Gem, and their wonderful staff offer warm, down-home hospitality in a friendly, family-like environment. Though I have not been back for a few years I always feel a part of the baggies family experience and l am looking forward to returning for a visit in a few weeks. G

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  • Stayed May 2005, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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