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title: "YHA Penzance, Penzance: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "YHA Penzance in Penzance: rated 8.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hostel · ★★★ · YHA England & Wales
# YHA Penzance

Trereife, Penzance, United Kingdom

8.0 ·  Very good 29 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 16 in Penzance ·  4.4/5 on Google, 411 reviews ·  2.6 Location score
## About YHA Penzance

YHA Penzance is a hostel in Trereife, Penzance, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 29 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Penzance. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Chain:** YHA England & Wales

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## How YHA Penzance scores

Better rated than 4% of hotels in Penzance

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Beach access **5.6**
-   Public transport **0.5**

Penzance average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

411 Google reviews

-   5★56%
-   4★25%
-   3★15%
-   2★2%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **6**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penzance</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">54 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">121 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penzance</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Chysauster Village860 m
-   Cornwall Geological Museum1.3 km
-   Newlyn Art Gallery1.4 km
-   Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex1.5 km
-   VR Cornwall1.7 km
-   Lescudjack Castle1.9 km

## YHA Penzance: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at YHA Penzance. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Discovering Penzance becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hostel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At YHA Penzance, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at YHA Penzance. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hostel. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At YHA Penzance, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about YHA Penzance

### How do guests rate YHA Penzance?

YHA Penzance has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 29 reviews, which is better than 4% of rated hotels in Penzance.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Penzance?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does YHA Penzance include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at YHA Penzance?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is YHA Penzance from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), is 54 km away in a straight line.

### Is YHA Penzance close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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