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YHA Penzance - Hostel

3.0 star property
Come for the serene atmosphere by day. Stay for lively nights at our charismatic bar.

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YHA Penzance - Hostel is the perfect haven in Penzance, offering a cozy bar and restaurant. Unwind on the scenic terrace or stroll through the lush garden, then park your bike with secured storage. Free WiFi and self parking are also available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ￥7,105
￥8,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

Room options

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A room with a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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A room with a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Room (2 Bed Private)

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

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A bunk bed with green pillows and a window with curtains.

3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room (4 Bed Private) | Bed sheets

Room (4 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with green pillows and a window with curtains.

5 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

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

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A room with a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Room (6 Bed Private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room | Bed sheets

Single Room

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

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A bunk bed with green pillows and a window with curtains.

Room (8 Bed Private)

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

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A tent with two beds, a central table, and a mat on the floor.

Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Penzance, YHA Penzance - Hostel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Porthcurno Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. Penzance Leisure Centre and National Dahlia Collection are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Penzance travel guide
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TR20 8TF, England, Penzance, Castle Horneck

What's nearby

  • A museum exhibit with historical artifacts, including a vintage bicycle and a display of old maps and travel posters.
    Penlee House Gallery and Museum
    5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Union Hotel
    6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Egyptian House
    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

  • Copper Fox Bar
    20 min walk
  • Pickle
    3 min drive
  • Farmers Arms
    3 min drive
  • Lovetts
    20 min walk
  • The Tremenheere (Wetherspoon)
    3 min drive

About this property

YHA Penzance - Hostel

  • Hostel near St. Michael's Mount
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at YHA Penzance - Hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), games, and smoke-free premises
    • Secured bicycle storage, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and soap
    • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Penzance - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Penzance - Hostel?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Penzance - Hostel on Sep 3, 2026 start from ￥7,105, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YHA Penzance - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at YHA Penzance - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Penzance - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Trereife House, Penlee House Gallery and Museum, and Wherrytown Beach. Market House and Acorn Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 25 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

YHA Penzance - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

8/10 Good

philippa

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alwyn

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuvaraj

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gianne

The location isn’t great. It’s 15 min away from the main road. There’s no curtain/bed divider that will add for your privacy. My electric outlet and lamp not working. Locker wise, you need to bring your own padlock to secure your things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

krishia

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

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
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super auberge de jeunesse, très propre, calme et grande, je recommande vivement :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

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