Set in a Georgian mansion, YHA Penzance features a traditional restaurant and leafy gardens. Penzance Seafront is a 15-minute walk away, and Newlyn Harbor is just 1.5 miles away. The YHA Penzance has dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There is also a TV lounge with Wi-Fi access. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Hearty evening meals and light lunches are served daily in the bright and airy restaurant. A buffet breakfast is also available, and there is a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering guests. Located just outside Penzance center, YHA is 1.5 miles from Penzance Railway Station. Picturesque St Ives is a 20-minute drive away, and Penzance Ferry Terminal is a 5-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
3 futon beds
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.2
Low score for Penzance
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zhida
    China China
    The place can be good or bad as it is in a quiet nice woods far away from town with limited public transport
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Location was beautiful. We recommend this yha ( so much so that a friend booked for the following night!)
  • Gachette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Found a pub and shop which is good because I ran out of bacci
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I thought the breakfast was very pleasing.! Promptly prepared considering I was unsure if I wanted it upon arrival and ordering on leave day. Chef was very sociable and pleasant considering this. His young lady assistant was also very pleasant...
  • Krause
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff and accommodations would stay there again.
  • Vincent
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The price of staying is very affordable, a very friendly staffs and the self catering is the best.
  • Slawomir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - free parking next to the building (very calm and quiet area) - big house-like building with a beautiful green private garden - very cozy shared living room with TV - self-catering kitchen - hot food available - sink in the bedroom -...
  • Michaela
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything good 👍 Staff very great. Thanks for everything. See you again soon Michaela
  • Joani
    United States of America United States of America
    Cool that it’a in an old castle. Staff let us store our backpacks there before 5 pm. We liked that the wifi worked well there since we had a bad experience at the YHA Hostel in Treyarnon Bay that had terrible wifi. The included breakfast was good.
  • Zubeir
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Staff , especially the manager very accommodating to our requests.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of YHA Penzance
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
YHA Penzance takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be canceled by YHA.

The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodations for at least seven nights.

The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hosteling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA Penzance

  • Check-in at YHA Penzance is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • YHA Penzance has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • YHA Penzance offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Temporary art galleries
  • The prices at YHA Penzance may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at YHA Penzance can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from YHA Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • YHA Penzance is 1.1 miles from the center of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.