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YHA Penzance - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Lounge
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Castle Horneck, Penzance, England, TR20 8TF
  • Place, Union Hotel
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Penzance Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jubilee Pool
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Room (2 Bed Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private)

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

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

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Room (6 Bed Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A green pillow with a logo on a metal bed frame in a room with a blue wall and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room (8 Bed Private)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Tent

Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Penzance

With a stay at YHA Penzance - Hostel in Penzance, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of St. Michael's Mount and Trereife House. .This hostel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St Ives Harbour and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Carbis Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Penlee House Gallery and Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Penzance Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Union Hotel - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Penzance Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jubilee Pool - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovetts - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Roundhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Little Nook Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

YHA Penzance - Hostel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include a communal living room, a picnic area, and bike storage.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of YHA Penzance - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
YHA Penzance - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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YHA Penzance - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upgraded Shared bathroom only down side
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mzrgaret

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bonny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhanush

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuvaraj

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience, a really satisfying stay and the affordable price makes it even better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Max

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great base for exploring the South west coastal path.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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