About

Enjoy the best of all worlds. Staying at this recently refurbished mansion allows you to explore artistic Penzance and gives you easy access to historic Cornwall. Relax on sandy beaches, or stroll on the coastal path for stunning cliff-top scenery.

This Georgian mansion has been refurbished to a high standard. Set in beautiful gardens, its a 25 minutes walk from the railway/bus station and 20 minutes from the town centre and seafront. Penzance is an excellent base for exploring the local area and it is the departure point for sailings to the Isles of Scilly. Visit St Ives or Sennen Cove, try surfing or just relax on some of Europes finest beaches.

Get the festival-inspired glamping experience with a beautiful bell tent. These sophisticated and spacious tepee-like tents are fitted out with a double bed and three single beds - enough room for 4-5 people to chill out in. Facilities include flooring, beds, basic furniture ( bean bags etc) solar lighting and bedding. The product described as 'Tent' is actually a Bell Tent.

Please note, we do not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England & Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking

Breakfast price £11.95

*All bookings for more than 16 people will not be accepted by YHA and will be cancelled.*

At YHA Penzance we strive to cater for everybody. We have one accessible bedroom on the ground floor. There is an accessible bathroom also on the ground floor.

We also have:
Step-free access into hostel
Accessible reception desk
Portable induction loop
Ground floor bedrooms

The lead booker of the reservation must be 18+ years old. Photo ID must be presented upon arrival and match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide photographic proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. Photo ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These photo IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in. If photo ID cannot be provided, you will be refused entry to the property.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
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Reviews

9.3Superb(446)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    9.5
Summary of traveller reviews

YHA Penzance offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and comfortable facilities, including good kitchen and shower areas. The property is set in a beautiful building with gardens, though some find its location a bit remote from the town centre. Consider bringing a torch for the walk back at night.

Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Jayne
Female, 41+, England
Great location in a quiet area and excellent facilities. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Supersoft towels for hire. Self catering kitchen with plenty of ovens, microwaves etc.
Stayed in May 2026
8.9
N
Natalia
Female, 41+, England
Good points: The hostel is clean, shared areas are tidy. The stuff is friendly and welcoming. Bad points: The location is not great, it's quite away from the town center. The buillding is very tired, smelly carpets everywhere. The smell of the oldness is present everywhere in the building. The price for a private room is expensive for what you get. No towels are provided so we had to use our beach towels.
Stayed in Apr 2026
10
J
Joanne
Female, 31-40, England
A really beautiful building in nice garden surrounded by trees yet a short walk into town so very convenient. Was comfortable and well equipped
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Location

Castle Horneck, Alverton, Cornwall, TR20 8TF, Cornwall, England
116.8km from city centre