Whether you're in Truro to visit the city, work, or explore, The Hotel VARA is an excellent base to stay on one of the best and leafiest streets in Truro, a short walk from Truro's Lemon Street, and the city center, including The Hall For Cornwall, Truro Cathedral, shops, restaurants and bars. A classic double fronted Victorian-fronted townhouse hotel with affordable hotel rooms, and newly created stylish downstairs spaces including a breakfast room, bar and lounge and a dedicated meeting room and work hub. The hotel has a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Relax with a drink in the bar and lounge, or find a quiet spot to work. The brand new meeting room is ready to host team meet ups and board meetings, and is fitted with a 50 inch screen and state of the art polybar to host remote Zoom or Teams meetings, conference calls and in room presentations. The 'Scandi' style continental breakfast, includes juices, cereals, yogurts, fruit, 'house mix' granola, and porridge with honey. Home-baked croissants, toast, muffins, continental cheese and salami. There's also hot toasted waffles with red fruit compote, and Cornish free range boiled eggs available. Available 7am to 9.30am on weekdays, and 8am to 10am at weekends and on bank holidays. Take out early breakfast boxes available. The bar stocks a selection of local Cornish beers, ales, gins and soft drinks. Barista coffee, a selection of Clipper teas, and drinks are served in the bar and lounge all day until 10pm. Freshly prepared stone baked pizzas available from 6pm to 9pm. If you would like to pre order please contact us. It offers bedrooms with attached bathroom with Freeview TV, complimentary Wifi, tea and coffee, mineral water and toiletries. Some of the rooms are dog-friendly. There is free on site parking at the rear of the hotel in the private car park, Long-wheel base vans extra charge applies. If you want to go further afield, Truro is centrally located with both the north and south coasts easily accessible for exploring the whole county. The Hotel VARA is close to the station, offers secure bicycle storage, and there is a bus stop directly outside with regular buses to the center of Truro and Falmouth. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip. Hotel VARA has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 20 Mar 2013. For booking of 5 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location good Staff went above and beyond Room we stayed in was lovely and comfortable
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent front of house on arrival, very informative. Good breakfast. Clean rooms with fans which we used as very hot night.
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was good value , nicely presented with very helpful staff, the room and bed was comfortable and in easy reach of the center of town.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel VARA
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Hotel VARA accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only allowed in limited rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement with the property. Please contact the property before arrival to ensure rooms for pets are available.

For booking of 5 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply

For groups of 5 rooms or more specific deposit and cancellation policies apply

Please inform Hotel VARA of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Hotel VARA

  • Hotel VARA offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Hotel VARA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel VARA include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Single

  • Check-in at Hotel VARA is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel VARA is 2,450 feet from the center of Truro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.