A stay at Penny Farthing Inn places you in the heart of St. Augustine, within a 10-minute walk of St. George Street and Flagler College. .This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from St. Augustine Beach.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Brava - 3 min walk
The Kookaburra - 6 min walk
Dog Rose Brewing Company - 3 min walk
Athena Restaurant - 6 min walk
St. Augustine Fish Camp - 7 min walk
About this property
Penny Farthing Inn
Penny Farthing Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily.
Limited parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary English breakfast each morning.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1894
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The listed cash only deposit applies to local guests who reside within 80 miles of the property.
Property is also known as
Penny Farthing Inn St. Augustine
Penny Farthing Inn
Penny Farthing St. Augustine
Penny Farthing Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The room was very cute and the location was great. Staff was nice. Improvements should be made to the water pressure as it barely trickled out. There was minimal hot water and it appeared the air conditioner wasn’t working either. It was cool so we opened the windows but it was terribly loud outside. Overall, we wouldn’t stay here again.
Pull back sheets found bug running across the bed. Outside area smelled like litter box. Outside handrail to treehouse very loose and scary. Being an older person needs railing. No refrigerator, parking nightmare, saw a current review saying the toilet seat needed replacing, guess what still not fixed. Almost fell off it in the middle of the night. Bed was uncomfortable and to high up off floor. We booked the room four four nights and left a day early because we just wanted to leave that place. Will never stay at Penny Farthing again. Nasty place.
Dawn
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nubia
Dec 29, 2025
Nubia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, bed & balcony were awesome & memorable. Although we checked in late, the hostess was gracious & awesome. The breakfast was delicious & made with care. If we return to St Augustin, this will be our place to go to, just off the beaten path & away from the craziness. An absolute gem, just lovely. My wife & I couldn't be happier.
Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Luis
Traveled with family
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Inn is centrally located and it has lots of potential. However the upkeep has fallen way behind.
Luis
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Charlene
Dec 9, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Entire property needs updating. It’s tired. Parking definitely issue if have a big car. Must say provided good breakfast. Very slow but only one person handling abt a dozen people.
Location to center of town walkable.
Charlene
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
misty
Dec 9, 2025
we had a wonderful stay here. the staff was very nice
We had a wonderful time. Everyone was nice. It was a very relaxing weekend.
We enjoyed walking the old parts of the city and the Christmas lights were beautiful
The breakfast was delicious and a lot of comfort food but balanced with fruit, meat options, bread with coffee and tea. Parking is difficult because it is small but its a bed and breakfast so that's expected.
Also, there's one caveat, it would be best if they had an ice maker.
Not sure how this place got an exception rating. Dated. Dirty. Parking horrible. Not response to no hot water from first day. Didn’t experience breakfast or happy hour so I won’t comment. Location is decent. Very disappointed overall.
Excellent location in the heart of St Augustine.
An easy walk to all the key places of interest, restaurants, bars etc. An excellent breakfast was provided each day. Michelle and Ellie were very friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome.
The room and en-suite were comfortable and quiet.
Thoroughly recommended. We'd have no hesitation in staying here again.