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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 5.1 km from Minack Theatre, 21 km from St Michael's Mount and 29 km from Tate St Ives. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. it was a good place to get some rest. calm and close to get where I was planning to. also easy to park in the parking lot. My bed room was neat and clean. lastly I got a bottle of milk for breakfast was on the house, which is so sweet. I pay for nothing though.

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9
Superb
338 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Ideally set in Newquay, Blue Room Hostel Newquay offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Boasting a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Great Western Beach and around 200 metres from Newquay Train Station. Private parking is available on site. Lee and Sungyim were super lovely and run a great hostel! Very comfortable and clean

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9
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
US$74
per night

Located in Helston, within 19 km of Lizard Lighthouse and 26 km of St Michael's Mount, Holifield Farm Hostel & Community Project provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 44 km from Newquay Train Station, 46 km from Minack Theatre and 17 km from Pendennis Castle. Trelissick Garden is 27 km from the hostel and Truro Cathedral is 29 km away. ✅ The location is nestled in a quiet village. ✅ Near Seal Sanctuary ✅ Excellent and friendly staff (Hugo and Rob) ✅ Vege-friendly, fully-equipped kitchen ✅ Clean, spacious room and lovely bunk beds with mini curtains for extra privacy ✅ Expresso machine available for use ✅ Free wifi! ✅ A must if you and your family love nature.

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9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$203
per night

Situated in Newquay and with The Harbour Beach reachable within 700 metres, Breakwater Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.8 km from Newquay Train Station, 47 km from Carbis Bay and 25 km from Truro Cathedral. Eden Project is 32 km from the hostel and Trelissick Garden is 33 km away. We had wonderful stay in breakwater hostel. Staffs are welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy . We will visit again. Thank you

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8.1
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Located in St Ives, Cohort Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 500 metres from Porthminster Beach, 3.3 km from Carbis Bay and 15 km from St Michael's Mount. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The CLEANEST facilities and great location. Would most definitely stay again

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8.6
Fabulous
264 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

The hostel offers a variety of rooms, including dormitories and private rooms. Most rooms feature spectacular sea views and en suite bathrooms. Bed linen is supplied.

A continental breakfast is available daily at St Christopher's Newquay and the Belushi’s Bar offers guests a 25% discount on food, as well as a state of the art sound system and regular live music nights. Location is perfect and room was pretty clean. Best best view one could possibly get. Was booked in room no 12 and the beach view is unreal!! Staff was really polite and checkin was smooth. Lockers are provided at a small cost if arriving early. Overall perfect place to stay without burning a hole in your pocket

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8.2
Very good
661 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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, cleanliness, price, facilities,

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8.5
Very good
398 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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. Brilliant comfortable well equipped youth hostel. We had a separate room which was very comfy.

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8.3
Very good
825 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Situated in Saint Just in Roseland, 3.4 km from St Mawes Castle, The Roseland Centre features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 41 km from St Catherines Castle, 42 km from Restormel Castle and 17 km from Tregothnan. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Eden Project.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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Price from
US$109
per night

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