The mol-ecule of the title compound, C(8)H(8)Br(2)O, is approximately planar with a maximum deviation of 0.063 (1) Å for one of the Br atoms. In the crystal, adjacent mol-ecules are joined inter-molecular O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming chains parallel to [010]. The structure also features a short Br⋯Br inter-action of 3.362 (1) Å.