Brand New, Stunning, Central Old Town Balcony Flat

33 reviews

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  Jo

  GB · couple · Oct 2026

  1/10
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  Jennifer

  GB · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

  10/10

  Lovely flat and location

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  Albert P

  NL · couple · Aug 2026

  9/10

  Leuk appartement op een fantastische locatie

  De ligging van de flat

  Het was ‘oppervlakte-schoon’, weinig handdoeken, dun dekbed

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  Drew

  GB · solo_traveller · Jun 2026

  9/10

  Great location, clean, good facilities, a very relaxing stay with no negatives I can think of.

  Location-wise, it's hard to beat. Views from the living room over the roofs of bustling George Street & you can have a stool on the little balcony & people watch with your morning coffee (or nip across the road & have someone make you one!). You can't see the sea, but you're a minute walk away from the seafront. The decor & facilities are clean & modern. Comfy bed & despite visiting during a heat wave, the temperature was ideal for me the whole time. There's a soft breeze on the coast, so no need for air-con to feel warm but fresh. I'd 100% stay at this property again. It always helps when you've been fortunate to travel on one of the most gorgeous weeks of the year, but despite it being a heat wave, Hastings seafront has a constant gentle breeze that makes wandering along it very pleasant. Plenty of cute cafes, bars & pubs to stop for refreshments. Most mornings, I'd walk from the Old Town to West St. Leonards, just soaking up the warmth & atmosphere. The beaches were busy, but not packed like sardines. I'm not one for just sitting on the beach for long, so having stops like the Goat Ledge & the two cafe/bars in Bottle Alley gave me somewhere to chill along the way (& grab a half of beer). The beach walk to Fairlight, & back along the Fire Hills is utterly stunning, but as the signs warn, there are dangers involved. You need to have good cross-country mobility, check the high & low tide times, take plenty of water & appropriate clothing & accept the slight risk that tons of boulders could fall on you from the cliffs. Best to travel with a friend & be aware you're somewhat at nature's mercy! Don't take granny or small children that route!! If you accept the risks & are confident, it's one of my favourite walks in the world.

  Very minor comments here! I'd add the flat numbers to the lock boxes. I wasn't aware there were three flats (mine was flat 2), so knowing which lock box was a slight puzzle, but solved easily enough. There is a paid car park nearby on the seafront, but I parked up on the West Hill. For those with less mobility, you're probably paying £13.50 per day (24hrs). Not a fault with the property, just something to factor in. If you're tight with cash & don't mind hills, you can save a bit by walking, especially if you're not using the car every day.

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  Joey

  GB · solo_traveller · May 2026

  10/10

  Very clean apartment with nice decor. Shower is wonderful and the bed comfy. Excellent kitchen facilities. Great location in the Old Town.

  I'm nitpicking, but a rug in the living room area would be nice. As would a few cushions on the sofa.