Cornwall Hostels Guide

recommended hostels and other budget accommodation in Cornwall


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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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Boswinger

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situated in a quiet clifftop hamlet just 10 minutes walk from a beach and the South West Coast Path, there are basic private rooms or dormitories

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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

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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

Longbeach

Newquay

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a choice of simple, few frills accommodation is offered along with a well stocked bar and a patio that is an ideal spot to watch glorious sunsets

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

The Escape

Newquay

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a lively surf lodge located a stone's throw from the town centre and offering no frills bunk rooms and dormitories ideal for groups

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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

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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

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offers a range of basic, budget friendly rooms, a lively, peak season bar and a relaxing lounge and a location handy for Fistral Beach and town

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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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a brand new surfing hostel offers a range of high quality budget rooms and dormitories, a few minutes' walk from Newquay's celebrated beaches

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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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

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nestled in the peaceful Cot Valley less than a mile from the sea and South West Coast Path, many of the rooms and dorms have sea views

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

EasyPZ Stay

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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 basic shared bunk room accommodation in a converted stable yard down a quiet, leafy lane and ideally placed for the Eden Project

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