Hotel Vara - Truro

Affordable townhouse hotel with free parking and Scandi-inspired design in Truro

Accommodations

Hotel Vara Truro offers single, double, twin, family, accessible, and dog-friendly rooms, plus a studio with kitchenette for longer stays. The single, Cabin Double, and studio rooms are not dog-friendly, while other rooms welcome pets in designated areas. All rooms include en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, Freeview TV, and filtered water on arrival and throughout the stay.

Dining

Every stay includes a 'more than' Scandi-style breakfast buffet with local produce like Cornish yoghurt, house granola, and freshly baked croissants, plus hot options such as waffles with red fruits or Scandi beans on toast. The INK bar serves local Cornish drinks, specialty teas, and barista coffee, alongside artisan pizzas (vegan and gluten-free available) from 6pm to 9pm. Guests can also order light bites including charcuterie boards, tapas, salads, and small plates throughout the day.

Business & Meetings

Hotel Vara provides 3 flexible meeting and events spaces, each set up for online and hybrid meetings with state-of-the-art technology. These spaces are available for private celebrations, business presentations, and corporate training sessions. Guests praised the professional service from staff like Tim and Hazel, noting the seamless setup and top-notch visual aids.

Pet-Friendly & Family

The hotel allows dogs in specific room types, with policies that require advance booking and a £30 fee for standard rooms (waived if moved to a wooden-floor room). Families benefit from board games and puzzles available at reception, plus spacious family rooms that can accommodate groups. Secure bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging stations are also available for all guests.

Location & Parking

Hotel Vara sits in a leafy residential neighborhood, a short 10-minute walk from Truro Cathedral, Hall for Cornwall, and local independent shops and cafes. Free on-site parking is available, with accessible spaces and an electric vehicle charging station, plus a bus stop directly outside linking to the city center, Falmouth, and Newquay. The hotel is 2 km from Truro Train Station and 32 km from Cornwall Airport Newquay.

• Parking: Free on-site parking with electrical vehicle charging station
• Rooms: Single, double, twin, family, accessible, dog-friendly, studio with kitchenette
• Dining: 'More than' continental breakfast with local produce, artisan pizzas in the INK bar
• Business: 3 hybrid meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology
• Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms available (selected types)
• Location: Leafy residential area, 10 min walk to Truro Cathedral and shops