Best hotels in Truro
Mannings Hotel Truro
82 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2QB
Mannings Hotel Truro combines modern comforts with historical charm, offering rooms and apartments in Grade II listed buildings. Take advantage of their central location and stroll the charming streets of Truro, before heading to their award-winning on-site restaurant for dinner.
The Alverton Hotel
Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 1ZQ
Settle into a relaxing room out of the city centre and enjoy Truro’s surrounding beauty at The Alverton Hotel, just off the A390. This intriguing hotel was once a convent, featuring ivy covered walls, original arched doorways and even a bell tower – justifying its Grade II Listed Building status.
Hotel VARA
49 Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HL
Hotel VARA is a quirky boutique hotel set in a classic townhouse in the southern end of Truro city centre. Enjoy cosy en-suite rooms, relaxing lounge areas and work hubs, with free on-site parking too. It’s also less than a 15-minute walk from the centre of Truro.
Best restaurants in Truro
Hooked! Truro
Tabernacle Street, Truro, TR1 2EJ
As the name suggests, Hooked! Truro serves up local seafood freshly caught from the Cornish coast. Sample highlights from the tapas menu, or if you don’t like sharing, tuck in to your own main. Dishes like lightly smoked monkfish or Porthilly oysters, served with crushed Cornish baby potatoes and seasonal greens are culinary highlights here.
Bread & Butter
20 & 24 River Street, Truro, TR1 2SQ
Discover some Cornish comforts at Bread & Butter cafe, perfect for breakfast or lunch. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, try their famous pancakes topped with Cornish caramel and chocolate chips. Or bite into a crunchy sourdough sandwich paired with the soup of the day.
Bodega 18 Truro
Old Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AH
Bodega 18 Truro prides itself on their authentic Spanish tapas. It’s easy to access in the city centre near B3284, just a few doors down from Truro Cathedral. Discover colourful dishes from the land, field, and sea, including Manchego fritters and whipped Cornish mackerel.
Best things to do in Truro
Truro Cathedral
St Mary's Street, Truro, TR1 2AF
Truro Cathedral is a must see if you’re exploring the city centre. The cathedral was the first of its kind to be built on a new site since 1220, making it an impressive build at the time and beautiful to look at today. Join a guided tour and discover the fascinating history of the cathedral and learn about some hidden stories and treasures too.
Pendower Beach
S W Coast Path, Truro, TR2 5PE
Although the city of Truro isn’t by the sea, there are plenty of spots to choose from across Cornwall that are easily accessed by car. The sandy shores of Pendower Beach are less than a half hour drive from Truro and is a great location for snorkelling, swimming and relaxing, with plenty of places to park.
Cycle the Cornish Way
Duke Street, Truro, TR1 2QE
Truro is well connected with cycling routes, offering scenic views of beaches, wildlife, and surrounding towns. Why not hire a bike and cycle the Cornish Way cycle route, which runs for 180 miles across Cornwall? It lets you explore the coast, starting at the western tip of Cornwall, with plenty of off-road routes to choose from.