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Penzance Backpackers

The Blue Dolphin | Alexandra Road, Penzance TR18 4LZ, England
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Melbourne, Australia
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Himself and I stayed in a double room (#4 just at the top of the stairs on level 1) for five nights. We both thought this place was great and vowed to stay here again should we ever be in Penzance again. Pros: - great location, just up the road from the waterfront - free on street parking just outside... More

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Mainz, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

Friend and I stayed for 4 nights in an en-suite twinroom. The room was quite small (understandable!) but very clean and comfortable with a little washbasin and a large window. We didn't really use the lounge or kitchen but it all seemed very clean as well. The free Wi-Fi was a great bonus and much appreciated! The people who run... More

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London, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

I stayed in this hostel back in June during the long weekend in England. The guy who runs it is very friendly and willing to help you out in any way. He printed off a bus schedule and map for me and gave me advice about things to do in the area. The kitchen was VERY clean and fully equipped.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

Stayed 2 nights, the whole place is very clean. The people who run it are very friendly and helpful. Large kitchen with free tea and coffee. The mattresses are a bit worn out (but I experienced it in every hostel to be honest). Good value for the money.

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Warsaw, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

This place was really great. I loved the room - the colours, the cleanliness, ensuite dorm, comfy beds, fresh linen. Wi-fi is available everywhere & the signal was strong enough to watch some olypmics stream. The kitchen is really big, well equipped with everything you need for cooking & living room is a really good place to relax with good... More

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Bagshot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

Stayed for 4 nights. Very clean rooms, very clean bathroom. Amazingly comfy couches in the common room area. Clean and well stocked kitchen. Central, short walk down to the sea, easy to find. Wifi worked perfectly. Matt is a really great host, friendly, helpful, he's running a lovely place. Also very affordable! Thanks for a great stay!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2012

I have been going to Penzance for years and its a fantastic little town. After staying in b&b's in the area and feeling ripped off I decided to stay here it was my first hostel and still the best its always clean, warm and welcoming and a well equipped kitchen. Over the last few years the guy running the place... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

Lovely little place, is only small but has everything you'd need. Has a great kitchen, a nice lounge area (looks recently painted so was nice and bright, and the internet worked in there).. The room was bright and clean, the people running the place were v friendly and full of local info. Definitely would go back if in the PZ... More

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Eslov, Sweden
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

I stayed here for one night during my walk on the south west coast path but I can´t say that I enjoyed it. After walking for nine hours in brilliant weather the only thing I wanted was a shower but that didn´t happen. I couldn´t get the shower to work so I had to ask one of the other girls... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

had a great stay the rooms clean and cheap they also have a new cafe called the food shack ,great prices we went for the meal deal and we sandwich,drink,fruit,crispsand a choc bar all for £3 they also do cooked breakfast on request.stay here again staff so helpfull.

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Also Known As:
Penzance Backpackers Cornwall
Address: The Blue Dolphin | Alexandra Road, Penzance TR18 4LZ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cornwall > Penzance
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 6 Speciality lodging in Penzance
Price range (per night): RM42 - 51

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