There was 7 of us and we booked for new years. The position is great for most things, close to the front and the town, parking isnt provided but there is a 24 hour car park nearby. The room was big enough, we wernt crampt and with very very high ceilings it seemed even bigger. Its an old school building,... more

Thank you to the staff at St Ives Backpackers! As a first time lone traveller I was more than a little nervous about my visit, but the staff were helpful, friendly and kept other guests under control as best they could!!!!!! The hostel was cleaned twice daily depending on number of guests staying, and was more than comfortable and homely,... more

St Ives Backpackers is a dirty backpackers I wouldn't go back to. We had a tiny double room with a tiny double bed, with no window (except an internal one which didn't let in fresh air) and a long way from the toilets. Everywhere in the hostel was filthy, particularly the showers and kitchen. The showers were terrible with mouldy,... more