The Grapevine

Living in a relativly small flat we always have to find alternative accomodation for any guest we have coming up to visit. We always send people there as it’s cheap cheeful and central.
We don’t get any complaints either, I dont think its the best place in the world for quality but for backpackers and people you just want somewhere to stay for a few days whilst they are in Brighton you can’t go wrong.
Staff always happy to help with directions when people arn’t too sure where they’re meant to be meeting us as well!

Don’t be fooled as I was by The Grapevine! Despite proudly lining its cornicing with promising words like «Hotel», «Café» and «Restaurant», only the first of these turns out to be true… Still, the gentlemen at the desk was very pleasant when it came to informing me that I was mistaken, and the large windows give it a pleasant and light feel.
I’ve heard nothing but positive reactions to staying here, and would most likely recommend any visitor to Brighton to spend a night or two here if they can’t/ don’t want to bunk up with a chum. Its a fantastic location to go and explore the laines from, though not particularly ideal so far as parking is concerned…

The Grapevine has that slightly chaotic feel that’s unavoidable in a hostel, but for £11 per night, I can take a bit of chaos.
The perks included free wireless, although the connection was a little shaky, and the four-​room occupancy. I’ve stayed in rooms with 8 — 12 people, and it gets a bit silly. I met two nice girls from Austria when I stayed at the Grapevine — it’s much easier to get to know people when there aren’t so many.
The kitchen is fairly large and, of course, serve-​yourself. The eating area doubles as a television-​watching pseudo-​den. It’s quite the dorm room feel.
I’d recommend staying here if you’re on a budget — much cheaper than the B&Bs in the area, and it’s really close to shopping and touristy stuff, being in the North Laines.

The Grapevine is a really cool little hotel/​hostel where I always send my visitors. The second Grapevine hotel in Brighton, the North Lane Grapevine is right in the middle of the bohemian North Lane area. Its deffo at the cheaper end so ideal for backpackers or large groups, stag and hen groups are welcome.
In a converted house you cant miss the huge coral and jade building, always worth checking out if you want to stay in Brighton on a budget.

Rooms felt like they hadn’t been cleaned in a while and the showers were nothin to write home about; lukewarm/​cold. Will do the job if you’re just looking for somewhere to rest your head, but I wouldn’t recommend any longer! Bit pricey for what we got.
Rough & ready.