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YHA Penzance - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Lounge
Reception
Staircase
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Castle Horneck, Penzance, England, TR20 8TF
  • Newlyn Art Gallery
    19 min walk
  • The Shore Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    4 min drive
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Room (2 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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5 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Tent

Tent

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleeps 6, Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

YHA Penzance - Hostel

Hostel in Penzance with a restaurant and a bar
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
YHA Penzance - Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at YHA Penzance - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Trereife House. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace, a communal living room, and TV in a common area
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Trereife House and a few minutes from Market House
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at YHA Penzance - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Penzance hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
YHA Penzance - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Penzance Hostel
YHA Penzance
YHA Penzance - Hostel Penzance
YHA Penzance - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Penzance - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Penzance

YHA Penzance - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious accomodation in a lovely old building. The pub/restaurant onsite was a bonus. Kitchen well stocked and other amenities all clean and comfortable. A great place to stay at a very affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, great food and really comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a late arrival and an early departure. Staff friendly and efficient and our room large, clean, comfortable and in a quiet location which was perfect for us. Great travel tips from the staff on reception for our onwards journey.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, friendly clean everything was at hand that was needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alwyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay here. The staff were friendly and I also found the towel hire an excellent additional reasonably price. We took advantage of the cycle storage facilities with was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emurai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

krishia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice simple accommodation- private room
Nice simple accommodation. Make sure to note the check in times (not open until 5pm.) walkable to visit Penzance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! A bit far from the bus station when coming as a backpacker. The private room for two was really small and rather expensive ( 100 £ without breakfast) but the location and the common rooms are nice and comfortable. I would have really appreciated a real coffee for breakfast and not the instant one ☕️.I think a coffee machine would be a good investment 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness
The layout of the building was very interesting. It did not seem like one room after another, the rooms were well separated for more quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

travis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely building and friendly staff. Clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, £67, this is poor value, why do YHA think it not appropriate to supply towels, very outdated approach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Very conveniently located to city center, train station, buses, etc. Clean rooms and beds. Quiet location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful hostel in a nice old building around 20 minutes walk from the town centre. Clean and quiet. Check in times are a little restrictive and late check in is not possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, clean, quiet place to stay
Helpful and friendly staff. Very clean facilities.Quiet surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mollie Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Generally clean and comfortable. Un able to use showers before 7am which was inconvenient as we were catching the early ferry. Large groups and staff shortages prevented the normal menu being offered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Chung Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
YHA Penzance
Very lovely hostile for a family stay. Our private room for six was large and had seating and a washing up basin. Shared toilets and showers were clean and close to the room. Community kitchen was very busy and dining was crowded...we were there during peak season. This is probably better off peak. No close by amenities such as grocery, so expect a walk or drive to the store.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely YHA hostel situated in the middle of a lovely nature surrounding as well as a good location to visit other Cornwall attractions. The only negative comment was from my teenaged kids regarding the internet being slow and mostly cutting out. Otherwise everything else was top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021