Cornwall Hostels Guide

recommended hostels and other budget accommodation in Cornwall


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EasyPZ Stay

Penzance

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a small hostel situated less then 5 minutes walk from the train and bus stations and the town centre for shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants

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offers a wide choice of value room types situated within reach of many of Newquay's attractions

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in a superb location looking down on Newquay's sandy Towan Beach, this high quality surf lodge is great for a sociable and affordable getaway

YHA

Boscastle

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ideally placed for exploring the footpaths of the nearby rugged North Cornish coastline and offers simple style rooms and dormitories

Cohort Hostel

St. Ives

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inside this handsome period building, the interior is super contemporary and well-maintained, with many facilities and a spacious shared kitchen

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for an affordable and sociable stay, a charming hostel, located just two minutes from the South West Coast path and Gyllyngvase beach

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between Fistral Beach and the bustling town centre and offers simple, few frills accommodation and storage for surf boards and wetsuits

YHA Treyarnon Bay

Treyarnon Bay

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set overlooking the golden sands of Treyarnon Bay right on the South West Coast Path and offers a choice of affordable accommodation

YHA - Penzance

Penzance

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a Georgian mansion set in a leafy garden on the outskirts of Penzance with bright simple style rooms and dormitories and good facilities

Breakers Lodge

Newquay

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offers simple style rooms and dorms, some with sea views, a well-stocked bar, games room and secure storage facilities for surf boards

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situated just 15 minutes walk from the Eden Project's main entrance, the bright, simple style rooms are made from shipping containers

Blue Reef

Newquay

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a bright and contemporary surf lodge offering a wide choice of accommodation types, a handy location and good facilities for surfers

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situated slap bang between Great Western Beach and Towan Beach and offers a wide choice of budget style accommodation in a central spot

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perched on the clifftop overlooking Towan Beach and offers a sunny terrace, bar with regular live music nights and its own surf school

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a sociable hostel with shared kitchen facilities, has tastefully decorated rooms for comfort, and is well-located for the town centre and beach

Berties Lodge

Newquay

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offers simple, no-frills accommodation and is attached to a popular nightclub and bar and is ideally located for beaches and the station

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