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Blue Room Hostel Newquay

Newquay City Centre, Newquay

Boasting a shared lounge, Blue Room Hostel Newquay is set in the centre of Newquay, 500 metres from Tolcarne Beach. The property is located 21 km from Truro Cathedral, 29 km from Trelissick Garden and 29 km from Eden Project. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Lee was an amazing host who was extremely friendly and recommended some great places for local food when I was over. He was extremely professional, friendly and warm. Would absolutely come again to a place as well run as his blue room house!

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9.3
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
THB 843
per night

Dolphins Backpackers

Tintagel

Dolphins Backpackers has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Tintagel. The property is around 1.4 km from Merlin's Cave Beach, 2.2 km from Bossiney Cove Beach and 49 km from Newquay Train Station. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. John runs an absolutely stellar hostel. He is attentive to travelers' needs and even anticipates them.. He is knowledgeable about Cornwall and ready to hear stories of travels and offer tips. The discount at the Tintagel Arms is also a pretty sweet bonus.

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8.8
Fabulous
640 reviews
Price from
THB 1,312
per night

Falmouth Lodge

Falmouth

Boasting a garden, BBQ facilities and views of garden, Falmouth Lodge is situated in Falmouth, 200 metres from Falmouth - Gyllyngvase. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. Judi's place was brill. Couldn't ask for a nicer space and fab location. Warm and accommodating host. Would highly recommend.

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8.7
Fabulous
113 reviews
Price from
THB 3,514
per night

Cohort Hostel

St Ives

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Cohort Hostel offers accommodation in the centre of St Ives. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, private courtyard, TV room and large communal lounge.

There is free luggage storage space at the property. The best hostel I have ever lived in the UK.

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8.7
Fabulous
328 reviews

YHA Treyarnon Bay 3 stars

Padstow

Located in the picturesque Cornwall village of Treyarnon, this YHA hostel is just 50 metres from the sandy beach. This beautiful country house-style building offers affordable accommodation and a restaurant. Location was amazing! Great value for money. Staff were lovely and friendly during check in.

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8.4
Very good
431 reviews
Price from
THB 2,343
per night

YHA Penzance 3 stars

Penzance

Set in a Georgian mansion, YHA Penzance features a traditional restaurant and leafy gardens. Penzance Seafront is a 15-minute walk away, and Newlyn Harbour 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. The kitchen was excellent, and so was the staff.

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8.2
Very good
796 reviews
Price from
THB 1,031
per night

Tolcarne Guest House

Newquay City Centre, Newquay

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Tolcarne Guest House is set in Newquay, 400 metres from Great Western Beach and less than 1 km from Towan Beach. The property is situated 300 metres from Newquay Train Station, 21 km from Truro Cathedral and 29 km from Trelissick Garden. The property is 80 metres from Tolcarne Beach, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

Eden Project is 29 km from the hostel, while Restormel Castle is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 7 km from Tolcarne Guest House. Very reasonable price, helpful staff, clean, close to the town and the bunk beds were surprisingly comfortable!!

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8.3
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
THB 1,124
per night

Lands End Hostel and B&B

Sennen

Set in Sennen, 1.7 km from Nanjizal Beach, Lands End Hostel and B&B offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.3 km from Sennen Cove Beach, 5.1 km from Minack Theatre and 21 km from St Michael's Mount. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Beautiful location and easy to get to from the bus stop. Clean and comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
94 reviews
Price from
THB 3,331
per night

Smarties Surf Lodge

Newquay

Situated in Newquay and within 600 metres of The Harbour Beach, Smarties Surf Lodge has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.9 km from Porth Beach, 1.6 km from Newquay Train Station and 21 km from Truro Cathedral. The hostel features family rooms. perfect location, you could get everywhere on foot. nice little lodge with great room that had everything I needed!

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8.9
Fabulous
36 reviews
Price from
THB 4,217
per night

YHA Boscastle 4 stars

Boscastle

Situated in a picturesque valley on the rugged north Cornwall coast, this National Trust-owned property is on the harbour edge. Affordable, comfortable accommodation is offered at this YHA hostel.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Such a lovely hostel in a fantastic location. Made me nostalgic for my backpacking days

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8.9
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
THB 3,045
per night

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