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Hotel VARA

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A historic building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a balcony with ornate ironwork. - Hotel VARA (Truro)
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. - Hotel VARA (Truro)
A hallway with a potted plant, framed certificates on the wall, and a door leading to an outdoor area. - Hotel VARA (Truro)
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant. - Hotel VARA (Truro)
A dining table with two wine glasses and a candle holder, set against a window with a view of buildings. - Hotel VARA (Truro)
Located close to Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum, Hotel VARA provides laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Accessible

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a radiator.

family

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a small table with a lamp.

Cosy

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cabin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Truro, Hotel VARA is in the city center. Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Truro Cathedral and Trelissick Gardens. Falmouth University is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Truro travel guide
Map
49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England, TR1 2HL

What's nearby

  • A coastal amphitheater with stone steps and a view of the ocean.
    Cornwall National Landscape
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Cornwall Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hall for Cornwall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Truro Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Gardens
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Truro Station
    18 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • 108 Coffee House
    11 min walk
  • The Wig & Pen
    12 min walk
  • Hub Box
    11 min walk
  • Skinner's Brewery
    16 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property provides to-go breakfast, beverages, and afternoon treat. Check-in ends strictly at 7 PM and guests are advised to provide an estimated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel VARA pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel VARA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel VARA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel VARA located?

Located in the heart of Truro, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hall for Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Museum, and Truro Cathedral. Trelissick Gardens and Falmouth University are also within 12 mi (20 km). Truro Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Hotel VARA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Lovely staff Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff were very helpful. The continental breakfast in the morning was very good. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good, well located. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Hotel Vara for 3 nights while attending a wedding just outside Truro. Thoroughly enjoyable and the Staff I encountered were efficient and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking due to cancellation of flight from cornwall, the room was clean and the amenities were fine. Welcome tray a nice touch, bathroom fine, but not suitable for someone with a disability due to no overhead bath shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff check in excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place, highly recommend hospitality was on point and the customer service was excellent 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay. The atmosphere was lovely, the room was spacious and breakfast was lovely. Also had pizza and drinks in their bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel not too long a walk from the centre of town. Very good breakfast, enjoyed the selection. Bit of a trek up 2 flights of stairs but not an issue that would stop me booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A lovely hotel, exceeded our expectations and so close to the city centre. Friendly staff, very clean and fabulous breakfast. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Available parking, clean room, small but functional the en suite was very good, great shower. The staff are lovely, friendly and professional- breakfast was fabulous- good choice even the ability to boil your own eggs - a great touch. I had a light meal in the evening which was delicious I’ll definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpfull.within walking distance of Truro city centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Food was great and hotel comfortable, The only issue is no lift for disabled people. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel and well-suited to cycling holiday

I was cycling Lands End to John O'Groat and this was a fine hotel for that - very close to the National Cycling route, safe storage and battery charging facility, comfortable bed, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very pleasant light dinner at the hotel. Good wine!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Great for meetings and mini conference, especially their meeting room for 6 people, long table, comfortable chairs and great lighting, plus great coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Spacious areas for guests. Bus stop right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very happy

Great hotel with a fantastic menu and wine list. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great decor too. Will return asap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautiful old building, the staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, parking at the front but also a good sized car park at the rear. Nice decor throughout. The bed was comfy but I felt the room was rather small and perhaps updating but I would certainly stay again when I'm next in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Wasnt much more than a taxi home , so decided to stay over , ive stayed here before when it was connected to mannings , they have done a very lovely refurb , the breakfast room is light and airy with a fabulous supply of bits and bobs , the only thing that let them down was the shower room but there is little they could do to update that without spending silly money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. I had sudden trip to Truro to visit a family member in hospital and the staff were just…nice people. I particularly appreciated them being around to check me in even though I arrived on a late train.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was amazing and host\owner Tim was exceptional. Extremely comfortable room, bed was great, free breakfast had a lot.to.offer. great location walking distance to Hall.of Cornwall. Tim put every ounce of his extensive hospitality background into this.property and has done it well. i will be recommending the Hotel Vara to others and will definitely return when I come back to Cornwall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024