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SoBo Brighton

11 Seafield Road, Brighton BN3 2TN, England
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2.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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DeepaS285
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Booked a last minute double room because it was cheap and looked ok on website pictures Nothing but praise from check in to check out and the room being perfect for our needs They have both hotel rooms and dorm rooms which are at opposite ends of the building so it was peaceful and quiet Breakfast was buffet / self... More

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martin B
Kent
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
1
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We went to sobo for a birthday bash in brighton. I appreciate the cheap price, but I still feel basic human needs was not worth saving a £Fiver. The place was shabby and in need of renovation. The beds were like boot camp and not at all comfy and my friends bed sheet had a gross looking stain on it.... More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Hi – thanks for taking the time to write a few lines regarding your stay with us Shabby and need of renovation – we don’t agree with these comments at all and suggest readers visit hostelworld / hostelbookers / facebook page where you will find a large gallery of RECENT images White socks – well I think that would happen... More

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Eugene M
Southampton, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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We`ve been there only for a few nights but we loved it . It was very clean and the staff were very pleasant …large chill out areas with large kitchens …Tesco’s just up the road was a bonus as were the numerous bars and restaurants …beach virtually opposite More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Thanks for your comments You met our preferred customer profile perfectly - young (under 35), friendly, engaging with other guests, out to have a good time and had realistic expectations of what low cost budget accommodation is all about We look forward to seeing you again ! Warm regards, SoBo House More

Catherine W
Gravesend, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I was very happy with my over night stay at the SoBo. You get what you pay for, no frills (not even a plug socket!) but very clean and staff are friendly. No curfew and it is easy to come and go as you like, perfect for us as we were clubbing until 6 in the morning so just needed... More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
30 November 2011

SoBo is a large dorm style hostel that is operated by a property management company established in 1981; SoBo has traded since 2003 We have hundreds of customers coming and going through our doors week after week With rates starting as low as £6.99 for a dorm bed, the long trading history and high foot traffic readers are encouraged to... More

A C
Hove
1 review
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Isn't it funny how the only reviews that the "Manager" of SoBo is claiming (on behalf of Trip Advisor!) to have under review are those that are negative? This place is a disaster zone and makes Baghdad bedsit look like a preferable option. Avoid at all costs if you have any hope of surviving your stay disease free! More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 November 2011

SoBo is a large dorm style hostel that is operated by a property management company established in 1981; SoBo has traded since 2003 We have hundreds of customers coming and going through our doors week after week With rates starting as low as £6.99 for a dorm bed, the long trading history and high foot traffic readers are encouraged to... More

nainai99
Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed here for one night and thankfully that was it! Our room was for 4 people with a private bathroom, however it was a little grubby to say the least. We all opted to shower when we got home as that seemed like the more hygenic option! The wooden floors weren't in the best condition so I'd recommend taking... More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 November 2011

SoBo is a large dorm style hostel that is operated by a property management company established in 1981; SoBo has traded since 2003 We have hundreds of customers coming and going through our doors week after week With rates starting as low as £6.99 for a dorm bed, the long trading history and high foot traffic readers are encouraged to... More

Gvine
Adelaide, Australia
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This hostel has a lot of weird older long term residence. Not a fun hostel. Had a very uncomfortable vibe. I would recommend staying elsewhere. A terrible choice if you are traveling solo. More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 November 2011

SoBo is a large dorm style hostel that is operated by a property management company established in 1981; SoBo has traded since 2003 We have hundreds of customers coming and going through our doors week after week With rates starting as low as £6.99 for a dorm bed, the long trading history and high foot traffic readers are encouraged to... More

Eva1980nuu
London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

SoBo is in a good location with the best security i have seen during my travels and has easy access other parts of the city. The rooms are far from fancy but they are clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I would certainly recommend it to any traveller. More

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Josh Manager, Manager at SoBo Brighton, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Thanks for your comments You met our preferred customer profile perfectly - young (under 35), friendly, engaging with other guests, out to have a good time and had realistic expectations of what low cost budget accommodation is all about We look forward to seeing you again ! Warm regards, SoBo House More

littleweeb
Berkshire
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

We only stayed one night so maybe I can not make a massive judgement on this place but I booked a room for 4 just to crash after a night out in Brighton and it served its purpose. I was called the day before to say there was a mix up and we couldn't have en-suite room just one with... More

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PeterJohnCotton
Kew, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews
21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

A very basic hostel, rooms with an adequate bed and nothing more. Shared facilities (including bathrooms) aren't in the best condition. It is poor, but also extremely cheap which makes it hard to really slam - anybody who pays such a minimal fee for a night ought to have low expectations. That said, I've stayed in cheaper places that were... More

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