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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. Very nice, clean and cosy hostel with great staff. Niko and Lee “saved” us after we had a cancellation due to a fire at another accommodation.

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9
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Ideally set in the centre of Newquay, Blue Room Hostel Newquay offers 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. The owner was really nice and helpful. I could enjoy my stay there.

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9
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated in Boscastle and with Tintagel Castle reachable within 7.3 km, YHA Boscastle features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The hostel has family rooms. We had a great stay at this hostel! The location is perfect for hikers on the SWCP, and I loved the sea view from our room – truly a highlight. The staff were incredibly friendly and flexible, always happy to help with anything. The kitchen was well-equipped and made cooking super easy. Everything was exceptionally clean. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay!

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9.2
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
US$67
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$201
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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8.2
Very good
104 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Well-organised and spacious kitchen, clean toilets, large lockers and enough/proper space to dry your clothes outside. My room was surprisingly quiet and clean for a shared room. I particularly liked the curtains covering each bed, which gives an you much more privacy. It's certainly one of the best hostels I've ever stayed.

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8.6
Fabulous
266 reviews

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. This is a wonderful hotel with a luxurious view of the ocean, from the view alone you can simply go crazy, it is very beautiful.

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8.2
Very good
645 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
412 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. Lovely clean historic hostel. Great Pizza very tasty. 😋

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

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