At YHA Eden Project - Hostel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and outdoor furniture
Smoke-free property, a nature reserve and a water dispenser
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and soap
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Games
Playground
Family friendly
Children's games
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Detached shared bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
YHA Eden Project Hostel Par
YHA Eden Project Hostel
YHA Eden Project Par
YHA Eden Project - Hostel Par
YHA Eden Project - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Eden Project - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Par
Frequently asked questions
Is YHA Eden Project - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at YHA Eden Project - Hostel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at YHA Eden Project - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at YHA Eden Project - Hostel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is YHA Eden Project - Hostel located?
Situated in Par, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Eden Project, Cornwall Football Golf and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens. Kidzworld and Marsh Villa Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
YHA Eden Project - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 34 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 34 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Jun 2021
Clean and nice property
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joe
1 Nov 2020
Excellent stay
Excellent stay great location for Eden project really friendly atmosphere. Great parking. Would
Stay again only issue was finding it on arrival at night instructions given aren’t correct but a kind security guard helped us out.
Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
DDF, Brighton
24 Oct 2020
Very interesting concept, I highly recommend it. We arrived the evening before visiting the project and wandered leisurely around the grounds, so pleased we did this
DDF
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Aidan
23 Oct 2020
Cheap and pleasant enough.. great location.
I had 5 nights here, for £145, I cant complain too much. They're private little pods, sleep 4. I was on my own. Could be a tight fit for 4 like. Own shower and toilet is the benefit here. Freeview tv. A/C.
However the fire alarm went off at 11:45pm the first night, this is warned in the room, so someone woke us all up. Smelt fowsty, maybe the room hadn't been used. Also not sure on the 'enhanced cleaning', when there was still visible cobwebs lol. Compared to Thorpe Shark Hotel which is identical... the upkeep of theirs is way better. In general, it was okay :) Central-ish location in Cornwall, enough amenities near by in St Austell. ID is required on check in! I slept fine anyway, par from night 1. Would I come again? Possibly.
Aidan
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
William
19 Oct 2020
There was no WiFi in rooms like it said when I booked but everything else was satisfactory.
William
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
17 Oct 2020
eden project hostel
Could not fault helpful and friendly staff great location and plenty of parking first time in a hostel as well
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Oct 2020
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A sad ending for a great place
It's a superb idea, a number of small "pods" with everything you need for a short stay while visiting the Eden Project. And the YHA staff are absolutely lovely. Unfortunately, they are stopping working with the people who run the pods because they aren't looking after the place very well, and they're closing at the end of October 2020. Our toilet/shower door was stuck and required brute force to move it. Also, the TVs have not been working for some time, something we only discovered on arrival. All that said, it was only £29 for the night and we got a comfortable sleep. Hopefully new owners will take it over next year, because we've stayed there before and it's such a great idea.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Caroline
10 Oct 2020
The staff and setting were great. Everything was as you woukd expect from a YHA accomadation.
I enjoyed the experiance of staying in a shipping container.
I only have one negative , i feel that if the window in the door was a port hole ( that could be opened) the air circulation woukd have better suited me.
Caroline
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Tina
2 Oct 2020
Strange
Never stayed in a YHA before and don't think it is for me, strange sleeping in a pod portaloo with toilet, smelly, joined on with other pods, bed moves when people walk past your pod on the flooring outside. Room and outside look nothing like the photo on this site, need updating.
Need more than one receptionist, waited in the queue 35 mins just to get a drink, as lots of people were checking in, be good if the person making the pizzas could serve drinks too at the other window. Good thing was the location on site for the Eden Project.
Tina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Jim
29 Sept 2020
al for your money
Staff was friendly and helpful and facilities were excellent was disappointed with no signal with phone or television And the location
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
L
28 Sept 2020
Comfy but cramped. Plumbing is incredibly noisy
The rooms are in converted shipping containers so space is at a premium however everything was clean and cleverly laid out. Whilst the room can sleep 4 the space constraints make it even tight for 2 people to move around especially with luggage on the floor. The bathroom is quite cramped but water was hot with good pressure. The plumbing does make incredibly loud noises when the shower, sink or flush is in use however, almost like hte sound of a jet engine. This is very obvious when your neighbour uses it too! That said the bed is surprisingly comfortable.
L
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Sept 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
31 Jul 2020
Great location
Compact, cheap and quirky accommodation, great location just for one night to visit the Eden Project. Staff very helpful. Make sure you take ID as we were asked to show it for all guests on arrival and wasn’t expecting this...luckily we had some!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019
Excellent place to stay for the money and in a great location; not only is it in the beautiful Eden project, it has a very regular bus service straight to St. Austell's bus/train station making exploring the area a breeze if you don't take a car.
Rooms a small, but well presented and have everything you need and the communal kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals should you wish. There's also prepared food available in the morning and evening if you wish, though the menu is limited.
All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely be staying there again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Carol
22 Dec 2019
Lovely setting - but not as quiet as expected.
Great location for a holiday - but not the best for relaxing when you've had a busy day working. Private room was very compact (so not great if you're claustrophobic). Cafe area near reception was loud because of wind and weather (not YHA fault). Comfortable bed and bonus of TV in room. Heating and water system were noisy and fire alarm decided to start beeping after just minutes in shower. Staff lovely and welcoming and very friendly atmosphere - but not the most restful place to be.
Great little pit stop for a visit to Eden. No illusions, it isn't a 5 star hotel but it did the job nicely.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Sept 2019
The hostel is made up of rows of ensuite pods. Ours was spotless and comfortable. A great cheap place to stay. Its a little difficult to find and the surrounding roads could do with better signage. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
TSZ LOK
12 Sept 2019
A big pantry very clean room
TSZ LOK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
27 Aug 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
17 Apr 2019
Clean, very friendly and practical. My only problem was that the extractor fan in my room was very load droning noise, which went off for hours after I switched off the light.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lissie
16 Nov 2018
Comfy, very clever use of space for storing luggage, really enjoyed our stay, look forward to returning!
Lissie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
15 Sept 2018
Superb!!!!!!
Couldn't fault our accommodation!
Very different experience, but so enjoyable.
So much room in our snooze box - very impressed!
The staff are so welcoming & knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend & we're definitely staying again!!