The Stennack, St Ives, TR26 1FF, United Kingdom
#5 of 10 hotels in St Ives
Guests' ChoiceBased on 236 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 2, 2024
James
United KingdomAll of it .
All of it is a wonderful place to stay ✨️
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Marianne
United KingdomBe aware the hostel is used for school groups and while they won't share your dorm, they will use the shared bathrooms & showers
Excellent dorms very comfortable and lovely communal space
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Bear202010
United KingdomThe shower facility is a bit too simple.
Large community area. Each bed has its own curtains to protect privacy. The bed facility is comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
P
United Kingdomnothing
Clean and tidy. Well equiped kitchen. Very helpful staff. Close to all facilities. Brilliant.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Annie
United KingdomShower is on a timer and you can’t change the temperature.
Very nice social spaces, exceptional kitchen facilities.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: September 15, 2023
Louise
France- to be noted that bathrooms are not ensuite in rooms but outside: but generally clean and convenient
- very qualified and helpful staff - comfortable and truly spacious common areas - fully equipped and clean kitchen
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Dan
United KingdomOnly thing I could say it dont make the bunk bed rungs from rounded metal I dont have opposable toes!
Excellent staff, location and beds.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 13, 2023
Shin
TaiwanThe best hostel I have ever lived in the UK.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
Anna
United KingdomThe facilities were fantastic. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 11, 2023
Gabriel
United KingdomExcellent place!, friendly staff, Dave always helped with any questions. It's close to everything since the center of St. Ives is rather small. Non-expensive, I'm glad I found it.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Parvane
ItalyRooms with 8 beds are small, and we couldn't close the windows at night completely because of needing fresh air and it was so noisy outside..
Great and helpful staff, i knew if i need something they would definitely help me out. Perfect location, big kitchen and lobby, i loved also hanging out on lobby and there are always people around to talk to
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Andrew
United KingdomHaving to leave
I've stayed at the cohort before. It's simply the best. It makes you fall in love with hostels
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Andrew
United KingdomHaving to leave
What an excellent place to stay. Unless you hate hostels of course. Lots of great spaces. Dormitory beds have power and a light each plus a place to put things. Lockable cupboards under the beds. The thoughtful details go on and on. And great staff and a smashing location. I would definitely stay there again. In fact I did.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Wilson
United KingdomThat I can’t book another visit during October half term, but that only frustrates me because I enjoyed it enough to want to return.
I liked my bed with the privacy curtain and light, which gave me cosy privacy and made it easy to sleep. The other guests were friendly and the staff were very helpful. The washing machine, drying rack and kitchen were all very useful. The building was well presented and the locations was ideal.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 6, 2023
Jade
United KingdomNothing.
Everything!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Maria
PolandI loved everything. It she best hostel I've ever stayed in, people working there are the kindest and the most helpful, the hostel itself is very well mantained, beautiful from the inside and has a very nice common area. I worked there and it was excellet – the internet connection was stable and there are electric outlets everywhere.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Xin
MalaysiaThe bathroom and toilet can be cleaner
The location is perfect. Minutes walk away from beach and markets
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Marta
United KingdomReally great hostel - super clean, super friendly & St Ives is beautiful!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomThe tap in the ladies toilet needs to be fixed but this made no difference to my stay
Lots of space to meet people and socialise and the free tea and coffee in the mornings
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Antony
IndiaAffordable stay.... Good staff Very close to beach area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Melissa
United KingdomIt would have been good to have more storage/chairs in the room for those on the top bunks to be able to organise belongings. Perhaps more storage by the beds/shelves for books/phones etc.
Enough showers/toilets available that never had to queue, plenty of space in lounge area for all guests. Very close to town centre and beaches. Felt very safe here as a solo traveller.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Silvia
ItalyThe only thing I'd change is that common areas close at 10.00 pm and the lounge at 11.00 pm. 10.00 pm is a bit early in my opinion, but really no big deal. Would stay here over and over again
One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at! Amazing common areas, spacious and nice rooms with curtains for privacy, kind staff and great vibes all around. Super central yet quiet. Large and clean bathrooms. Pays a lot of attention to sustainability. Has everything you will ever want from and hostel!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Luis
United KingdomThe light in my bed was not working.
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.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Monica
United KingdomClosing time of the common spaces.
It was in a very convinent location, easy to get to. The facilities were clean and easy to use and the staff were kind and helpful!
Stayed in August 2023
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