Located close to National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Gyllyngvase Beach, Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation provides a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Penryn is home to Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gyllyngvase Beach and Maenporth Beach, while National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Hall for Cornwall are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Glendurgan Garden. Visit our Penryn travel guide
Located close to Gyllyngvase Beach, Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation provides a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
ATM/banking services, 10 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, bike parking and a vending machine
Room features
All 250 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Grab bars near toilets, raised toilet seats and bathroom emergency pull cords
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
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Electric bike charging
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Glasney Rooms Apartment Penryn
Glasney Rooms Apartment
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Penryn Glasney Rooms Apartment
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Glasney Student Accommodation
Glasney Rooms Student Accommodation
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Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation Penryn
Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation Hotel Penryn
Frequently asked questions
Is Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation located?
Situated in Penryn, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Gyllyngvase Beach and Maenporth Beach. Glendurgan Garden and Stithians Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). Penryn Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Glasney Rooms - Student Accommodation Reviews
7.2
Good
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Basic campus living, rooms good and spacious, beds comfortable. Kitchen wel equipped, lovely surrounding areas with palms,
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew
17 Jul 2025
The first thing to be clear is that this is student accommodation, in student halls. That said, it was very clean, fresh bedding & access to the kitchen facilities in the block, take your own tea, coffee & milk though. Towels are provided and the rooms have an en-suite.
There is a shop on site and a cafe so you don’t have to go far for essentials. It’s suitably located for access to Penryn & Falmouth but unless you like a long walk then a car is a must but there is also a bus stop on site.
It’s cheap & cheerful and does the job, just don’t expect the Ritz. I would definitely use it again
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
John
29 Jul 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely "budget" stay - would stay again
We knew what to expect as my daughter stayed there when she was at res so no shocks for us.
It is probably more comparable to a private room (with a private toilet/shower) in a self catering hostel with a shared kitchen.
We really enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend it if you are looking for budget accommodation ... just don't expect any hotel luxuries. You obviously get the basics like towels & bed sheets (in case you were wondering).
It is a couple of minutes walk to the car park. Having said that, you are allowed to briefly park outside your room to drop your bags off at the beginning of your stay and when you fetch your bags at the end.
Everything else was 3-4 times the price when we were looking for accommodation so we saved that by staying here and used the saved money on other fun things :-)
‘No Frills’ is definitely an apt descriptor. Happy going in knowing as a more budget end option it might not be all shiny and fancy, but it definitely feels like a tacked on “how can we make cash off these buildings out of term with minimum input” rather than a professionally organised accommodation.
No complaints about the people we spoke to as they were largely kind and tried to be helpful, but with 0 housekeeping staff at the weekend we couldn't even get an extra pillow without waiting a whole day.
Kitchen is ill-equipped for sharing, with only one tiny ‘sharp’ knife and very little cookware for 6 bedrooms worth of people. Self-catered technically, but hugely limited on what you can cook. Not even a tray for something as simple as a pizza!
Food and drink nearby is decent when available, but it’s shut so much of the time you rely on the very few takeaways around to eat.
Overall it’s definitely functional, but far from enjoyable given the cost was still considerable even as a budget offering.
If this is what is offered to students then I feel sorry for them.
Lovely grounds and easy bus links into Falmouth and Truro. Free parking but a long way from the accomodation.
Room was OK size but there was no kettle- needed to go to the kitchen to make drinks. Kitchen is good if you want to self-cater.
Bed was not good- needed new mattress to be honest. Walls were thin- could hear person snoring in next room.
Sarah
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mohammed
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Calm
Nice place low key an fair price
Mohammed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jon
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for my needs. Clean and tidy. Liked the fact you can use the communal kitchen.
Convinient lodging for visiting Verdant Brewery. The rooms were as expected, no thrills but nothing wrong. Should be noted that there is little commercial activity nearby, especially at night, so bring food or travel a bit.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient place to stay for cornwall amenities. Had no hot water for two days and it took two requests to get it sorted. But apart from that hiccup nice place to stay
Really good value. Great transport options. Staff were friendly and efficient. Room was clean, shower was very good. Basic kitchen available to use . Campus is confusing to navigate with 1 way system .
Rooms were too hot , really don't need winter duvets on the bed .
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very enjoyable stay Thank you
Stayed as part of daughters graduation. Was handy being onsite. Book in staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean and well stocked, as were communal kitchens. My only advice would be to have bars/cafes and food halls open longer during graduation to save people having to travel out, which would also bring revenue into Uni. The staff were very accommodating when having to book an extra days stay for my daughter due to unforeseen circumstances.
I understand it is student accommodation, however the mattress could do with an upgrade. Other than that, accommodation was fine.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Stephen
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What i can say, is that it suited our purpose of being where we needed to be for our daughters masters graduation. The rooms were clean but very basic.
Very difficult to get to sleep with some very inconsiderate people dancing and partying at 1am.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
JOHN
30 Aug 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there were a number of faults with the accommodation and facilities. However, once reported to reception alternative accommodation was provided straight away.
the property looks old. It doesn't like the photo. Also the room has some smell.
Kwong Wai
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Martin
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a bit of an issue to start as had booked 3 rooms through Expedia but the University system only showed one. They sorted it ok. Some of the printed instructions, e.g., for parking, names of roads, didn't match reality and could do with updating. Perfect for a short stay.
Good location. Lovely landscaping at the University. However, quite possibly the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever had the pleasure of paying for. Springs were sticking up in the mattress. We turned the mattress over in desperation and it was much better. Bathroom has an automatic light and fan that stays on for well over 10 minutes which was kind of annoying in the middle of the night.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Valerie
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
This is student accommodation, so the bed was ok, and the kitchen was clean with enough equipment to make something to eat. I wish that the doors had dampness. I did not appreciate someone who got up at 6:00 to make a cup of tea, letting the three doors they passed through bang. I was there as a student and not a tourist at the time.
Valerie
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult to find our accommodation when we arrived even having a map of the site from reception. Wi-fi was intermittent and made several journeys to reception to try to sort the problem. Staff were pleasant but ineffectual. Asked for extra pillows...they never came. Car parking was on site but quite a distance from our unit. Would not use again...too uncomfortable.
No frills room in student accommodation. Good size for two people with a double bed. Check in and check out was efficient and friendly and we were grateful that there was still someone there when we arrived later than planned due to traffic outside Bristol. Very clean room and bathroom. When we stripped the bed before checkout the duvet was very stained. I couldn't get the WiFi to work (but that may be my fault).
The onsite cafe was really good and a short walk from the room. Reasonably priced with good options for breakfast and lunch and delightful, friendly staff. Good on site shop too. Parking is free and a 5 minute walk away.
The main problem for us was the bed. The mattress is thin and we found it uncomfortable; we didn't sleep very well.