Cornwall · England
YHA Penzance
Punk Score
35%
SHIT
Could still be good with enough luck and social skills, but not inherently social
2nd best in Cornwall
English
85%
Hindi
5%
German
4%
A self-catering kitchen and strong breakfasts suit families and road-trippers; bed bugs are a current concern when choosing a room.
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Vibe Analysis
YHA Penzance sits in a quiet, wooded spot outside town, with big grounds, a roomy lounge, a kitchen for self-catering and plenty of showers and toilets. When it is on form, the place is clean, the staff are friendly and breakfast gets strong marks. It feels more like a spread-out base for a car trip or a family stop than a tight city hostel. The upside is the setting; the tradeoff is that the experience can swing a lot depending on which room, tent or shift you get.
Signals to check
- It is a long walk from town and awkward if you do not have a car.
- Comfort and maintenance are uneven, with weak mattresses, poor heating, broken showers, and bed bugs in the mix.
- Noise can be a problem, especially from late arrivals, groups, doors and shared spaces at night.
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Facilities
🍳 COOKER
🅿️ Parking
🔥 BBQ
🅿️ Free Parking
🌿 Garden
🍺 Bar
♿ Wheelchair Friendly
♿ Ramps
♿ Shower Chairs
🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (27)
Bicycle Parking
Luggage Storage
Fax Service
Tours/Travel Desk
Reception (Limited Hours)
Internet Access
Book Exchange
Board Games
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Meals Available
Linen Included
Reading Light
Hair Dryers
Towels For Hire
Hair Dryers For Hire
Security Lockers
Key Card Access
Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kits
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Detector
Common Room
Lounge Room
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Hot Showers